Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS80

The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and ZS80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 8 years before the ZS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the ZS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and ZS80 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and ZS80.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.