Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 12500 (Raise to 25000)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
- 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
- Launched January 2020
- Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Introduced February 2016

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly similar but the V-Lux 5 (1") and B700 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The V-Lux 5 was launched 3 years after the B700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the V-Lux 5 scores vs the B700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 5 & Nikon Coolpix B700. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Nikon B700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Nikon B700
V-Lux 5 | B700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2020 | ![]() | February 2016 | Newer by 48 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+319k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Leica V-Lux 5
B700 | V-Lux 5 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon B700
V-Lux 5 | B700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Check the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 5 compared to the B700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and B700 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 5 and B700.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 5 has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent V-Lux 5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 5 | Nikon Coolpix B700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 5 | Nikon Coolpix B700 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-01-17 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12500 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25000 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 24-1440mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4 | f/3.3-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,240 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 812 grams (1.79 lb) | 565 grams (1.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 360 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,550 | $500 |