Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L28

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and L28 (20MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and L28 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 3 years before the L28 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Nikon Coolpix L28. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Nikon L28 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon L28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the L28.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and L28 is 88 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and L28.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L28 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.