Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P1000

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was introduced 9 years before the P1000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 20 matches up versus the P1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix P1000. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon P1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the P1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and P1000 is 91 and 49 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and P1000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon P1000 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.