Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon B700

Here is a extensive review of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and B700 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 6 years prior to the B700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the B700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix B700. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon B700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the B700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and B700 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and B700.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon B700 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.