Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Here is a extended analysis of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Leica. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 6 months later than the V-Lux 20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the V-Lux 20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Leica V-Lux 20. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the V-Lux 20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 20 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 20 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.