Canon A1300 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A1300 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A1300 was brought out 17 months after the D-LUX 5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1300 matches up versus the D-LUX 5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1300 and Leica D-LUX 5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1300 against the D-LUX 5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A1300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon A1300 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A1300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.