Leica V-Lux 3 vs Nikon P510

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica V-Lux 3 and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and P510 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was released 7 months prior to the P510 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 3 matches up against the P510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 & Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 3 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the P510.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and P510 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 3 and P510.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P510 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.