Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P500

Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was manufactured 11 months after the P500 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 3 scores against the P500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Nikon P500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the P500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and P500 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and P500.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger V-Lux 3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.