Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Below, we will be matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 8 months after the SP-800 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and SP-800 UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and SP-800 UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.