Kodak M530 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak M530 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the M530 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the M530 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use different sensor dimensions.

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The M530 was launched 8 months before the D-LUX 5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M530 grades against the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M530 and Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M530 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak M530 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M530 and Leica D-LUX 5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M530 and the D-LUX 5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M530 and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M530 and D-LUX 5.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M530 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Kodak M530 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M530 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.