Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 6020

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and 6020 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 8 months after the 6020 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the 6020.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and 6020 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and 6020.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.