Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 11 months after the P100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the P100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon P100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the P100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and P100 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and P100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.