Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Below is a complete comparison of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and V-Lux 5 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 10 years earlier than the V-Lux 5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the V-Lux 5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got physical 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) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the V-Lux 5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 5 is 88 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica V-Lux 5 will provide greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.