Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon A900

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon A900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and A900 (20MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and A900 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides physical 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 Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the A900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and A900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and A900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon A900 will offer you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.