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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P510
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was launched 20 months later than the P500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P500

 V-Lux 4 P500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2011Fresher by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 P500 V-Lux 4 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P500

 V-Lux 4 P500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the P500.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and P500 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and P500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer V-Lux 4 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P500 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Nikon P500
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Sports photography with Nikon P500
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography details
Nikon P500 Travel photography details
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great battery life (540 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
more heavy than others (494g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography information
Nikon P500 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (540 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging features
Nikon P500 Vlogging features
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (494g)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P500
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix P500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 540 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $899 $399