Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S3300

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S3300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 16 months prior to the S3300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the S3300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the S3300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and S3300 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S3300.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S3300 will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.