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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Launched April 2010
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • Successor is Nikon P7700
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 20 was released 22 months earlier than the P7100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the P7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon P7100

 V-Lux 20 P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 P7100 V-Lux 20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012April 2010More recent by 22 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon P7100

 V-Lux 20 P7100 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 20 features external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 20 and the P7100.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 20 and P7100 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and P7100.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 20 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography info
Nikon P7100 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (395 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
low frames per second (1.3 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average (218g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than average (395g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (395g)
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon P7100
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-04-20 2012-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $779 $750