Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P510
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Nikon Coolpix P510

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Leica V-Lux 2

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Leica V-Lux 2
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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Leica V-Lux 2

Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 
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differences

Advantages of the Leica V-Lux 2

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Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the V-Lux 2's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 11 fps vs 7 fps
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 Around 60% faster continuous shooting
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Size Slightly smaller 124x80x95 mm vs 120x83x102 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 8s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.7" vs 4"
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 Around 10% thinner
Weight Slightly lighter 520 g vs 555 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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Advantages of the Nikon P510

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Zoom Significantly more zoom 41.7x vs 24x
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 More than 3x more zoom
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The P510's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
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Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

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        similarities

        Compared to recent digicams

        Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
        Sensor type Better sensor types Help
        Better in low light
        Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
        Digital
        Thickness Quite thick Help
        V-Lux 2:3.7"
        P510:4"
        Weight Heavy Help
        V-Lux 2:520 g
        P510:555 g
        Size Large Help
        V-Lux 2:124x80x95 mm
        P510:120x83x102 mm

        Compared to recent super zooms

        Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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        External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
        Limited to the in-camera mic
        Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
        V-Lux 2:1,600 ISO
        P510:3,200 ISO

        competitors

        Shared Competitors

        Advantages

        Disadvantages
        Canon Powershot SX40

        Canon Powershot SX40

        Super zoom

        $320 - $390
        High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
        Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
        Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
        Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
        Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the V-Lux 2
        Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
        Nikon D3200

        Nikon D3200

        Entry-level DSLR

        $497 with 18-55mm lens
        True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
        Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
        Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
        Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
        Compare the D3200 vs the V-Lux 2
        Compare the D3200 vs the Coolpix P510
        Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

        Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

        Super zoom

        $387 - $599
        High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
        External mic jack Has an external mic jack
        Size Is slightly larger
        Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the V-Lux 2
        Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Coolpix P510
        Canon Rebel T3i

        Canon Rebel T3i

        Entry-level DSLR

        $490 - $500 body only

        $549 - $600 with 18-55mm lens
        True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
        Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
        Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
        Autofocus Lacks autofocus
        Compare the Rebel T3i vs the V-Lux 2
        Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Coolpix P510

        Leica V-Lux 2 Competitors

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        Disadvantages
        Leica V-Lux 3

        Leica V-Lux 3

        Super zoom

        $936
        Movie format Higher resolution movies
        External mic jack Has an external mic jack
        Longest exposure Shorter max exposures
        Weight Slightly heavier
        Compare the V-Lux 3 vs the V-Lux 2
        Leica V-LUX 1

        Leica V-LUX 1

        Pro digicam
        Sensor size Larger sensor
        True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
        Screen size Much smaller screen
        Wide angle Much worse wide angle
        Compare the V-LUX 1 vs the V-Lux 2
        Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

        Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

        Super zoom

        $390
        Movie format Higher resolution movies
        High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
        Weight Slightly heavier
        Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the V-Lux 2
        Leica D-LUX 4

        Leica D-LUX 4

        Pro digicam

        $999
        Aperture Significantly wider aperture
        Supports 24p Supports 24p
        Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
        Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
        Compare the D-LUX 4 vs the V-Lux 2
        Leica X Vario

        Leica X Vario

        Boutique

        $2,338
        Sensor size Much larger sensor
        True resolution Much higher true resolution
        Image stabilization No image stabilization
        Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
        Compare the X Vario vs the V-Lux 2

        Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

        Advantages

        Disadvantages
        Nikon Coolpix P520

        Nikon Coolpix P520

        Super zoom

        $340 - $377
        Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
        Screen size Larger screen
        Shutter lag More shutter lag
        Size Slightly larger
        Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510
        Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

        Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

        Super zoom

        $329 - $400
        Supports 24p Supports 24p
        Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
        Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
        Aperture Narrower aperture
        Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
        Nikon Coolpix L820

        Nikon Coolpix L820

        Super zoom

        $179 - $279
        Size Smaller
        High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
        Zoom Less zoom
        GPS No built-in GPS
        Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
        Fujifilm FinePix S8300

        Fujifilm FinePix S8300

        Super zoom
        Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
        Battery life Much longer battery life
        Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
        GPS No built-in GPS
        Compare the FinePix S8300 vs the Coolpix P510
        Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

        Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

        Super zoom

        $398 - $498
        Zoom More zoom
        Shutter lag Significantly less shutter lag
        GPS No built-in GPS
        Size Larger
        Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Coolpix P510

        appearance

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