Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 11 months after the D-LUX 5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades vs the D-LUX 5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Leica D-LUX 5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the D-LUX 5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and D-LUX 5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and D-LUX 5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.