Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon L840

Let's examine more closely at the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Nikon L840, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and L840 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and L840 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 5 was announced 5 years after the L840 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 5 scores against the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon Coolpix L840. The whole galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 5 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Nikon L840 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 5 vs the L840.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and L840 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 5 and L840.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.