Kodak M550 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Below is a extensive comparison of the Kodak M550 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M550 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very similar but the M550 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The M550 was launched 8 months earlier than the D-LUX 5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M550 matches up versus the D-LUX 5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M550 and Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M550 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak M550 features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M550 and the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M550 and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M550 and D-LUX 5.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M550 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak M550 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older M550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.