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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 5
(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
Nikon B700
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Nikon B700

 V-Lux 5 B700 
IntroducedJanuary 2020February 2016Newer by 48 months
Display resolution1240k921kCrisper display (+319k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 B700 V-Lux 5 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon B700

 V-Lux 5 B700 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Portrait photography info
Nikon B700 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Street photography with Nikon B700
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Sports photography with Nikon B700
69
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
63
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery pack (350 shots)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than average in class (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Landscape photography with Nikon B700
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse function
59
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Vlogging details
Nikon B700 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (565g)
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon B700
 Leica V-Lux 5Nikon Coolpix B700
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