Comparison of Leica V-LUX 2 and Nikon Coolpix P100

Comparison of Leica V-LUX 2 and Nikon Coolpix P100 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix P100 ×	Leica V-LUX 2 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix P100	Leica V-LUX 2
Brand	Nikon	Leica
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model number	P100	V-LUX 2
Camera format	EVF	Mid-Sized
Release year (year)	2010	2010
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	114	124
Width (mm)	99	95
Height (mm)	83	80
Weight (g)	486	520
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)	10.3	14.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	28.2
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	6.13
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	4.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.69	1.42
Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3, 16:9
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	+	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3) 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3) 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9) 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9) 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9) 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2) 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3) 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other) 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9) 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2) 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 424(0.3 mp other) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.2)	jpeg (exif 2.3) raw raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)	10	-
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 320x240 640x480	1280x720 1920x1080 320x240 320x240 640x480 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format	.MOV (H.264)	AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	Zoom-Nikkor ED Lens with 3 ED and 4 Aspherical Elements	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	26.00 - 678.00	25.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	6.00 - 120.00	5.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)	26	24
Aperture range (f)	0.12 - 0.36	0.09 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	30
Optical image stabilization	-	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder type	EVF; 0.2-inch, 230K dot color LCD	EVF; 202K dot color LCD; Approx. 100% coverage
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	+	+
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	460,000	460,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	+	+
Max playback zoom (x)	10	16
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto (160 - 800), High ISO Auto (160 - 1600), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight fluorescent incandescent preset	auto cloudy daylight manual measurement manual setting shadow tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/8000 - 8	1/2000 - 60
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Sport Continuous, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up	Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks
Self timer (s)	3 10	2 3 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)	+	-
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction fill flash off rear-curtain sync slow sync	1st / 2nd auto auto/red-eye reduction flash synchro forced off forced on slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description	ISO Auto: [W] 0.5 to 10m (1 ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.), [T] 1.7 to 2.5m (5 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft 2 in.)	0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connection	-	Hot Shoe
Usable memory types	sd sdh	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	+
Uncompressed format	-	raw raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)	43	40
Included memory type	Internal	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	hdmi output	dc input mini-hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	1.65	-
Camera penalizes early shutter press	+	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	10	-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	6	-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.17	-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.24	-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.31	-
Startup time (s)	2.3	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	7	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	250	-
Battery form factor	Proprietary EN-EL5	Proprietary
Usable battery types	lithium ion rechargeable	7.2v 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable	-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	-
Software
Included software	nikon software suite cd-rom	adobe photoshop elements adobe premiere elements
Os compatibility	macos-x 10.4.11+ windows xp/vista/7	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, In-camera High Dynamic Range, Night Landscape Mode (hand-held), Best Shot Selector	Rebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.