Canon SX260 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX260 HS and Leica D-LUX 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 21 months after the D-LUX 5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX260 HS grades against the D-LUX 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 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).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS and Leica D-LUX 5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the D-LUX 5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and D-LUX 5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX260 HS will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.