Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P600

Its time to look closer at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P600, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and P600 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and P600 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 5 was released 6 years after the P600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 5 grades vs the P600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 5 & Nikon Coolpix P600. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Nikon P600 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 enjoys external 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) while the Nikon P600 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).

See the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 5 and the P600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and P600 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and P600.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.