Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 12500 (Push to 25000)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
- 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
- Revealed January 2020
- Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Launched March 2015
- Replacement is Nikon P1000

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P900, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and P900 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and P900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The V-Lux 5 was released 4 years later than the P900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 5 scores against the P900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon Coolpix P900. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Nikon P900
V-Lux 5 | P900 | |||
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Launched | January 2020 | ![]() | March 2015 | Fresher by 60 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+319k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Leica V-Lux 5
P900 | V-Lux 5 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P900
V-Lux 5 | P900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly |
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 5 offers outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Nikon P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P900 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 have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 5 and the P900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 5 and P900 is 55 and 52 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 5 and P900.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The V-Lux 5 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 5 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 5 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
Model | Leica V-Lux 5 | Nikon Coolpix P900 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-01-17 | 2015-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12500 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25000 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 921k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 812 gr (1.79 pounds) | 899 gr (1.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,550 | $600 |