Kodak Sport vs Leica D-LUX 5

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Sport versus Leica D-LUX 5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Sport (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Sport (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Sport was launched 4 months later than the D-LUX 5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Sport scores versus the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Sport & Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Sport Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Sport provides outer measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Sport vs the D-LUX 5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Sport and D-LUX 5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Sport and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Sport because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Kodak Sport will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.