Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P310

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon P310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was unveiled 3 years prior to the P310 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the P310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 enjoys outer 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 P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 versus Nikon P310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the P310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and P310 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and P310.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.