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Leica V-LUX 2
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General
ModelLeica V-LUX 2Nikon Coolpix P100
BrandLeicaNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberV-LUX 2P100
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124114
Width (mm)9599
Height (mm)8083
Weight (g)520486
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110.3
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-10
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD / QT Motion JPEG.MOV (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elementsZoom-Nikkor ED Lens with 3 ED and 4 Aspherical Elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 600.0026.00 - 678.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 108.006.00 - 120.00
Zoom ratio (x)2426
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 202K dot color LCD; Approx. 100% coverageEVF; 0.2-inch, 230K dot color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (160 - 800), High ISO Auto (160 - 1600), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • manual measurement
  • manual setting
  • shadow
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/8000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
1Creative exposure modesPanorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, FireworksSport Continuous, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
Flash range description0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)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.)
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)4043
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
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)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • hdmi output
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 factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 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
  • adobe photoshop elements
  • adobe premiere elements
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, In-camera High Dynamic Range, Night Landscape Mode (hand-held), Best Shot Selector



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