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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
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Features
33
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon P90
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the V-Lux 4 matches up against the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P80

 V-Lux 4 P80 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 P80 V-Lux 4 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P80

 V-Lux 4 P80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 4 features outside 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 P80 has specifications of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the P80.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and P80 is 65 and 75 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and P80.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 4 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography factors
Nikon P80 Street photography factors
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P80 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Travel photography with Nikon P80
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good battery pack (540 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography features
Nikon P80 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 4
Vlogging with Nikon P80
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P80
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $899 $400