Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6200

Below is a extended comparison of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S6200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 11 months earlier than the S6200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the S6200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the S6200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and S6200 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and S6200.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S6200 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be behind in sensor tech.