Canon 1D MIV vs Leica V-Lux 5

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon 1D MIV and Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and V-Lux 5 (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MIV was introduced 11 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1D MIV scores vs the V-Lux 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Leica V-Lux 5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIV features physical measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D MIV and Leica V-Lux 5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D MIV vs the V-Lux 5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and V-Lux 5 is 51 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIV and V-Lux 5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIV will be behind in sensor innovation.