• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 130 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    454g vs 830g
    Lighter weight

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.70x vs 0.60x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.

  • Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX10

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Samsung NX10
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Samsung NX10
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Sony NEX-6
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Sony NEX-6
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Fujifilm X-Pro1
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
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