Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 30

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was announced 3 years after the V-Lux 30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores versus the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XP80 & Leica V-Lux 30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the V-Lux 30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and V-Lux 30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.