Canon G16 vs Leica D-LUX 5

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon G16 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly close but the G16 (1/1.7") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor size.

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The G16 was launched 3 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G16 grades vs the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G16 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 has outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the G16 and the D-LUX 5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and D-LUX 5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G16 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher G16 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.