Leica V-Lux 20 vs Sigma fp

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 10 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 and Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the fp.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and fp.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 20 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will offer you more detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.