Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 4 & Nikon Coolpix P80. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.

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.

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

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.