Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-5

Here, we will be comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TG-5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 7 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the TG-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the TG-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and TG-5 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and TG-5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-5 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.