Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Lets look closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Leica V-Lux 40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Leica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and V-Lux 40 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and V-Lux 40 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 19 months prior to the V-Lux 40 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 & Leica V-Lux 40. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 40 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 and Leica V-Lux 40 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the V-Lux 40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 40 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 40.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica V-Lux 40 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.