Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S100

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 11 months earlier than the S100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor 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") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the S100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and S100 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S100.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S100 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.