Casio EX-H15 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-H15 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H15 was brought out 8 months before the D-LUX 5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H15 grades vs the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-H15 and Leica D-LUX 5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 against the D-LUX 5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-H15 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.