Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon S6500

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was announced 3 years before the S6500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 2 matches up against the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 2 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 2 features outside 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 S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon S6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the S6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 2 and S6500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and S6500.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 will be behind in sensor technology.