Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 2 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Leica D-LUX 5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and D-LUX 5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and D-LUX 5.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.