Canon SX500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX500 IS was released 24 months after the D-LUX 5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the D-LUX 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX500 IS and the D-LUX 5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and D-LUX 5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX500 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX500 IS will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.