Fujifilm XP130 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP130 vs Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was introduced 7 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up against the D-LUX 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP130 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the D-LUX 5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP130 and D-LUX 5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP130 and D-LUX 5.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP130 will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP130 should have an advantage in sensor technology.