Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 2 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the D-LUX 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and D-LUX 5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and D-LUX 5.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F900EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.