Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Nikon S1000pj
V-Lux 20 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | April 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Leica V-Lux 20
S1000pj | V-Lux 20 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S1000pj
V-Lux 20 | S1000pj | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Leica V-Lux 20 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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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 |