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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Leica V-Lux 30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • New Model is Nikon P90
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 30 versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and P80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was brought out 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 30 matches up versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Nikon P80

 V-Lux 30 P80 
RevealedMay 2011January 2009More modern by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 P80 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P80

 V-Lux 30 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon P80 has proportions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 30 vs the P80.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 30 and P80 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 30 and P80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Portrait photography with Nikon P80
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography information
Nikon P80 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
Sports photography with Nikon P80
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (219g)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P80 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 30
Vlogging with Nikon P80
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon P80
 Leica V-Lux 30Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 30 Nikon Coolpix P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-05-26 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $400