Canon A3200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3200 IS was introduced 4 months later than the D-LUX 5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS scores against the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the D-LUX 5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and D-LUX 5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3200 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon A3200 IS will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.