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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 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
  • Released April 2010
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the P100 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was revealed 2 months prior to the P100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the P100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon P100

 V-Lux 20 P100 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 P100 V-Lux 20 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon P100

 V-Lux 20 P100 
RevealedApril 2010July 2010Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outer 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) and the Nikon P100 has measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon P100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the P100.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and P100 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and P100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 20 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Nikon P100
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Nikon P100 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography features
Nikon P100 Travel photography features
63
lighter than others (218g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
48
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (678mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (481g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Nikon P100
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Nikon P100
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than others (481g)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon P100
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix P100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-20 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 481 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $779 $400