Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L28, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 3 years before the L28 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the V-Lux 20 matches up vs the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix L28. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon L28
V-Lux 20 | L28 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Leica V-Lux 20
L28 | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon L28
V-Lux 20 | L28 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon L28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the L28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and L28 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and L28.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon L28 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix L28 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix L28 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-20 | 2013-01-29 |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 164 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 shots |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $779 | $90 |