Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S32

Here is a in depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty similar but the V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 20 was announced 4 years before the S32 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 20 & Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 20 comes with 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 S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S32 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 20 compared to the S32.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 20 and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 20 and S32.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 20 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S32 will offer extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.