Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic G100

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic G100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and G100 (20MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and G100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 10 years before the G100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the G100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and G100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and G100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.