Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm JX500 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 16 months later than the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades vs the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 and Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the D-LUX 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm JX500 will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.