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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Successor is Nikon 1 V3
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon 1 V2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and 1 V2 (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 3 years before the 1 V2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the 1 V2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon 1 V2

 V-Lux 20 1 V2 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 1 V2 V-Lux 20 
RevealedOctober 2012April 2010More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon 1 V2

 V-Lux 20 1 V2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon 1 V2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the 1 V2.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and 1 V2 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and 1 V2.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 20 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon 1 V2 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
63
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (218g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon 1 V2
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon 1 V2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-04-20 2012-10-24
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3A
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 73
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 278 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $779 $599