Canon A2500 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon A2500 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A2500 was brought out 2 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2500 grades versus the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 features physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 and the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and D-LUX 5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and D-LUX 5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A2500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A2500 will give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A2500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.