Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon B700

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was manufactured 6 years before the B700 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the B700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 2 & Nikon Coolpix B700. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 has physical measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon B700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the B700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and B700 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and B700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon B700 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.