Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7000

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 30 was announced 7 months after the P7000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the V-Lux 30 scores against the P7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 30 & Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery & Nikon P7000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 has external 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 P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 30 versus the P7000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 30 and P7000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 30 and P7000.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica V-Lux 30 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 30 will have an edge in sensor tech.