Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus SZ-12

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Olympus SZ-12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 15 months before the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the SZ-12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Olympus SZ-12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the SZ-12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and SZ-12 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and SZ-12.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus SZ-12 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind in sensor innovation.