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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
52
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and P100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was introduced 3 months later than the P100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the P100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P100

 V-Lux 2 P100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 P100 V-Lux 2 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P100

 V-Lux 2 P100 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 2 features external measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 compared to the P100.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and P100 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and P100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Portrait photography with Nikon P100
51
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography details
Nikon P100 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (520g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P100 Sports photography highlights
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography info
Nikon P100 Travel photography info
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (481g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
51
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (520g)
25
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (481 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P100
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix P100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 pounds) 481g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,000 $400