Fujifilm X10 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 22 months after the D-LUX 5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X10 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and D-LUX 5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and D-LUX 5.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X10 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.