Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L19

Here is a extensive review of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L19, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and L19 (8MP) and the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 15 months later than the L19 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 20 scores against the L19 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L19 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L19 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the L19.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and L19 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and L19.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 20 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica V-Lux 20 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.