Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S33

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S33 (1/3.1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 5 years prior to the S33 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the S33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 features physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the S33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S33 is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S33.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S33 will give you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.