Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P510

Below is a in depth overview of the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and P510 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 3 years earlier than the P510 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the P510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix P510. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon P510 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the P510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and P510 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 20 and P510.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P510 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.