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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Leica V-Lux 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 5
(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
Nikon P900
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Nikon P900

 V-Lux 5 P900 
LaunchedJanuary 2020March 2015Fresher by 60 months
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 P900 V-Lux 5 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P900

 V-Lux 5 P900 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography advice
Nikon P900 Street photography advice
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
45
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography features
Nikon P900 Sports photography features
69
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
63
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
missing Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery (360 shots)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than average (899g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Landscape photography with Nikon P900
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (360 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 5
Vlogging with Nikon P900
67
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (899g)
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon P900
 Leica V-Lux 5Nikon Coolpix P900
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