Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P520

Let's look closer at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the P520 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside 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) and the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P520 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the V-Lux 30 compared to the P520.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and P520 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and P520.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P520 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.