Leica V-Lux 20 vs Nikon S5200

Here, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was released 3 years earlier than the S5200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 20 scores versus the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 20 has got 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) whilst the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 20 and Nikon S5200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the S5200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and S5200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and S5200.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S5200 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.