Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S1000pj

Following is a thorough comparison of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S1000pj (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 14 months after the S1000pj which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the S1000pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S1000pj in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the S1000pj.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S1000pj is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S1000pj.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S1000pj will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.