Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7700

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and P7700 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 3 years before the P7700 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 & Nikon Coolpix P7700. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Nikon P7700 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outer dimensions 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 P7700 has proportions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon P7700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the P7700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and P7700 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and P7700.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon P7700 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.