Fujifilm T400 vs Leica D-LUX 5

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm T400 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T400 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T400 was announced 16 months after the D-LUX 5 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm T400 grades versus the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T400 and Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T400 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T400 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T400 and Leica D-LUX 5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the D-LUX 5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and D-LUX 5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm T400 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T400 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.