Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S570

The following is a detailed overview of the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 30 was released 22 months after the S570 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 30 matches up against the S570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 30 and Nikon Coolpix S570. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 30 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 30 vs Nikon S570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 30 against the S570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 30 and S570 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 30 and S570.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 30 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 30 provides an edge in sensor tech.