Clicky

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon P900
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 2 was introduced 8 years earlier than the P1000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the V-Lux 2 grades vs the P1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P1000

 V-Lux 2 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 P1000 V-Lux 2 
AnnouncedJuly 2018September 2010Fresher by 94 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P1000

 V-Lux 2 P1000 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display No Touch display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the P1000.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and P1000 is 67 and 49 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and P1000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon P1000 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography details
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography details
52
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
57
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography information
Nikon P1000 Street photography information
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (520g)
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (1,415 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography advice
Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 2
Travel photography with Nikon P1000
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (520 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,415g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging information
Nikon P1000 Vlogging information
51
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (520 grams)
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (1,415 grams)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P1000
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-21 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520 gr (1.15 lbs) 1415 gr (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $1,000