Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P520

Here is a complete review of the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and P520 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 4 months prior to the P520 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the P520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 provides external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P520 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 4 and the P520.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and P520 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and P520.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P520 to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.