Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 9 months later than the Tough-3000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the Tough-3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and Tough-3000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and Tough-3000.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus Tough-3000 will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.