Clicky

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Released July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segments

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The V-Lux 30 was introduced 8 years earlier than the P1000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 30 grades versus the P1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon P1000

 V-Lux 30 P1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 P1000 V-Lux 30 
ReleasedJuly 2018May 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P1000

 V-Lux 30 P1000 

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 30 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the P1000.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and P1000 is 90 and 49 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and P1000.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P1000 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography info
Nikon P1000 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observations

Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
Nikon P1000 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
connects via bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography information
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging info
Nikon P1000 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,415g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P1000
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-26 2018-07-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 1415g (3.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $1,000