Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica V-Lux 40

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XF1 and Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 5 months after the V-Lux 40 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the V-Lux 40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Leica V-Lux 40. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 offers outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 and Leica V-Lux 40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the V-Lux 40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and V-Lux 40 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and V-Lux 40.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica V-Lux 40 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.