Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L810

In this article, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon L810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and L810 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and L810 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 16 months before the L810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix L810. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon L810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the L810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and L810 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and L810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon L810 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.