Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P610

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P610, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and P610 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and P610 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The V-Lux 5 was manufactured 5 years after the P610 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the V-Lux 5 scores against the P610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon Coolpix P610. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Nikon P610 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the P610.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and P610 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 5 and P610.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.