Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P510

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the P510 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced within a month of the P510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 40 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the V-Lux 40 matches up vs the P510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 40 and Nikon Coolpix P510. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery and Nikon P510 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 40 vs Nikon P510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 against the P510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and P510 is 92 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 40 and P510.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P510 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.