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Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Leica V-Lux 20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the V-Lux 20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm XF1 V-Lux 20 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2010More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm XF1

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm XF1 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm XF1 V-Lux 20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 20 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XF1 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and V-Lux 20 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and V-Lux 20.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm XF1Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Leica V-Lux 20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2010-04-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $779