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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43
Leica V-Lux 2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 3
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P510
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the P500 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 4 months earlier than the P500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 2 matches up versus the P500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Nikon P500

 V-Lux 2 P500 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 P500 V-Lux 2 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P500

 V-Lux 2 P500 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2011Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 features 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) whilst the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the P500.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and P500 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 2 and P500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Portrait photography info
Nikon P500 Portrait photography info
52
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography information
Nikon P500 Street photography information
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (520 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography factors
Nikon P500 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Travel photography factors
Nikon P500 Travel photography factors
59
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (520g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
more heavy than competitors (494g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P500 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 2 Vlogging features
Nikon P500 Vlogging features
51
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (520g)
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (494g)
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Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 2 and Nikon P500
 Leica V-Lux 2Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 2 Nikon Coolpix P500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-21 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520g (1.15 pounds) 494g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
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 - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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