Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30

In this article, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Leica. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 & Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the V-Lux 30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 30 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 30 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.