Fujifilm F200EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was unveiled 16 months prior to the D-LUX 5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores versus the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus the D-LUX 5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F200EXR will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.