Fujifilm X20 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 vs Leica V-Lux 40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 12 months later than the V-Lux 40 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Leica V-Lux 40. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 40 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and V-Lux 40 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and V-Lux 40.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 40 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.