Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P1000

Below is a complete analysis of the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Nikon P1000, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and P1000 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and P1000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 5 was revealed 19 months later than the P1000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 5 grades against the P1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Contrast the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Nikon P1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 5 and the P1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and P1000 is 55 and 49 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and P1000.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The V-Lux 5 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.