Leica C vs Leica D-LUX 5

On this page, we are comparing the Leica C vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Leica. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the C (1/1.7") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor size.

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The C was introduced 3 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the C scores against the D-LUX 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C & Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica C has physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the C and the D-LUX 5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and D-LUX 5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and D-LUX 5.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica C will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer C will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.