Canon 5D MIII vs Leica V-Lux 5

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIII versus Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and V-Lux 5 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was brought out 8 years before the V-Lux 5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5D MIII matches up against the V-Lux 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII has got outside measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIII vs the V-Lux 5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and V-Lux 5 is 55 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and V-Lux 5.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 5D MIII is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.