Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P80
V-Lux 4 | P80 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 45 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Leica V-Lux 4
P80 | V-Lux 4 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P80
V-Lux 4 | P80 | |||
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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).
Check the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon P80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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.

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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P80 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
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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 |