Canon SX610 HS vs Leica D-LUX 5

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS and Leica D-LUX 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was revealed 4 years after the D-LUX 5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX610 HS matches up against the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS and Leica D-LUX 5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the D-LUX 5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX610 HS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.