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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The V-Lux 20 was brought out 9 months later than the S1000pj so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 20 grades versus the S1000pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S1000pj

 V-Lux 20 S1000pj 
LaunchedApril 2010August 2009More recent by 9 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Leica V-Lux 20

 S1000pj V-Lux 20 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S1000pj

 V-Lux 20 S1000pj 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 offers outer 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 S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 20 versus the S1000pj.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and S1000pj is 91 and 94 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and S1000pj.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern V-Lux 20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Vlogging advice
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging advice
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S1000pj
 Leica V-Lux 20Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 20 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-04-20 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $779 $289