Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7010

In this article, we will be matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively close but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and 7010 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 15 months later than the 7010 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys physical 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 Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the 7010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and 7010 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and 7010.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus 7010 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer D-LUX 5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.