Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 6010

Following is a extended overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively close but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and 6010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 15 months after the 6010 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got outer 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) and the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the 6010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and 6010 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and 6010.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus 6010 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer D-LUX 5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.