Canon SX130 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and Leica D-LUX 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX130 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the D-LUX 5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades vs the D-LUX 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS against the D-LUX 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and D-LUX 5 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX130 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX130 IS will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.