Reasons to choose D-LUX 4
Released in 2008, D-LUX 4 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 228 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-LUX 4
vs Nikon Coolpix P7000
VS
Sensor area
46 mm²
D-LUX 442 mm²
Coolpix P7000- Area ratio
- 1.09:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 8.9%
The D-LUX 4 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D-LUX 4MetricCoolpix P7000
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.85 × 5.89Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.14 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
4.58 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
21.84 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
4.41Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
228 gWeight360 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryDC 7.4 V, 1030 mAh
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D-LUX 4 has the larger sensor area. The D-LUX 4 has the lighter body. The D-LUX 4 and Coolpix P7000 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix P7000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7000
Released in 2010, Coolpix P7000 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.