Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P300

Below, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 13 months prior to the P300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 20 matches up against the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the P300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and P300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and P300.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older V-Lux 20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.