Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon L820

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was announced 13 months prior to the L820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Nikon L820 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 3 vs the L820.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and L820 is 67 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and L820.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L820 to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.