Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S9700

Following is a extended overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S9700 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S9700 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 4 years earlier than the S9700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 has external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S9700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S9700 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S9700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S9700 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.