Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P340

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P340, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively similar but the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 30 was introduced 3 years prior to the P340 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the P340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix P340. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P340 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the P340.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and P340 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and P340.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 30 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica V-Lux 30 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older V-Lux 30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.