Canon D30 vs Leica D-LUX 5

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon D30 and Leica D-LUX 5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the D30 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D30 was unveiled 3 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D30 matches up vs the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D30 comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 and Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 and the D-LUX 5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and D-LUX 5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon D30 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher D30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.