Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon 1 J5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica V-Lux 5 has external dimensions of 137 x 97 x 132 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 5.2″) and weighs 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz) (including batteries). Nikon 1 J5 has external dimensions of 98 x 60 x 32 mm (3.86 x 2.36 x 1.26″) and weighs 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Leica V-Lux 5 and the Nikon 1 J5. Nikon 1 J5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 39mm narrower, 37mm shorter and 100mm thinner than Leica V-Lux 5. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Leica V-Lux 5 has a built-in lens but Nikon 1 J5 doesn't. Once you put a lens on J5, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon 1 J5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon 1 J5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon 1 J5 is significantly lighter (581g ) than the Leica V-Lux 5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on J5, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Leica V-Lux 5 nor Nikon 1 J5 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Leica V-Lux 5 and Nikon 1 J5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Nikon 1 J5 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Leica V-Lux 5 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.