Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon L830

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon L830, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and L830 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and L830 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 5 was brought out 6 years later than the L830 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 5 scores versus the L830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon Coolpix L830. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon L830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the L830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 5 and L830 is 55 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and L830.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.