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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2010
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 15 months after the L20 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon L20

 V-Lux 20 L20 
RevealedApril 2010February 2009More modern by 15 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 L20 V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L20

 V-Lux 20 L20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the L20.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and L20.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 20 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L20 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
Nikon L20 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography information
Nikon L20 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (218g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Nikon L20 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
26
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Nikon L20
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
24
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L20
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-20 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 135 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $779 $120