Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon AW130

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon AW130, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and AW130 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 5 years earlier than the AW130 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the AW130 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon AW130 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the AW130.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and AW130 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and AW130.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon AW130 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.