Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was revealed 3 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-10 matches up versus the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 features external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 against the D-LUX 5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and D-LUX 5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 will have an edge in sensor technology.