Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S3600

On this page, we are comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S3600 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S3600 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers outside 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) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S3600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the S3600.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S3600 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S3600.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S3600 will deliver more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.