Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon W300

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon W300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and W300 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 7 years earlier than the W300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the W300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Nikon Coolpix W300. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys 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 W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon W300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the W300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and W300 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and W300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon W300 will show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.