Canon S100 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon S100 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was announced 16 months later than the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S100 matches up against the D-LUX 5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon S100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 against the D-LUX 5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and D-LUX 5.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon S100 will provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.