Leica TL vs Nikon P510

Lets examine more closely at the Leica TL and Nikon P510, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the TL (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is relatively similar but the TL (APS-C) and P510 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TL was launched 4 years after the P510 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TL matches up against the P510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica TL & Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica TL comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL compared to the P510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL and P510 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL and P510.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The TL provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The fresher TL provides an edge in sensor technology.