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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Launched June 2018
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X70 and Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and C-Lux (1") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X70 was revealed 3 years prior to the C-Lux which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up versus the C-Lux with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Leica C-Lux

 Fujifilm X70 C-Lux 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Fujifilm X70

 C-Lux Fujifilm X70 
LaunchedJune 2018January 2016Newer by 29 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Leica C-Lux

 Fujifilm X70 C-Lux 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X70 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Leica C-Lux has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X70 and Leica C-Lux in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X70 and the C-Lux.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and C-Lux is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and C-Lux.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica C-Lux will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Leica C-Lux
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Leica C-Lux
78
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography features
Leica C-Lux Sports photography features
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X70
Travel photography with Leica C-Lux
78
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
good battery power (370 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X70
Landscape photography with Leica C-Lux
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging highlights
Leica C-Lux Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
34
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Leica C-Lux
 Fujifilm X70Leica C-Lux
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X70 Leica C-Lux
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2018-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 340 grams (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $1,050