Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-LUX 5

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 3 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the D-LUX 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 and Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the D-LUX 5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and D-LUX 5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and D-LUX 5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.