Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon L820

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 8 months before the L820 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the V-Lux 40 grades vs the L820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 40 vs the L820.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and L820 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and L820.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L820 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 40 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.