• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS20EXR advantages over Leica V-LUX 3

  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 600 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica V-LUX 3 advantages over Fujifilm HS20EXR

  • Thinner
    95 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Lighter weight
    540g vs 730g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
Leica V-LUX 3
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
Leica V-LUX 3
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Panasonic FZ200
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas
Leica V-LUX 3
Panasonic FZ200
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $890
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Leica V-LUX 4

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Leica V-LUX 4
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
Leica V-LUX 3
Leica V-LUX 4
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $1300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Leica V-LUX 3
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $1700
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
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