Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500
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![Leica V-Lux 40 front Leica V-Lux 40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-40/Leica-V-Lux-40-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P500 front Nikon Coolpix P500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P500/Nikon-P500-front.jpg)
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Announced February 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon P510
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Overview
Lets look closer at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 40 was revealed 16 months after the P500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 40 scores versus the P500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 & Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Nikon P500
V-Lux 40 | P500 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Leica V-Lux 40
P500 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon P500
V-Lux 40 | P500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the P500.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 size comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 40 and P500 is 92 and 67 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 40 and P500.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 40 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 40 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-40-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 40 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-10 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 220 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $699 | $399 |