Canon SD980 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SD980 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SD980 IS was revealed 13 months before the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD980 IS scores vs the D-LUX 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD980 IS versus the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and D-LUX 5.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD980 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SD980 IS will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.