Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9500

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S9500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S9500 (18MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S9500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 3 years prior to the S9500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon S9500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the S9500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and S9500 is 88 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and S9500.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S9500 will offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.