Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P530

Following is a extended analysis of the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Nikon P530, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and P530 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and P530 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 5 was manufactured 6 years after the P530 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the V-Lux 5 scores against the P530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides outer dimensions 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 P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Nikon P530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 5 compared to the P530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and P530 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and P530.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.