Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH1

Below, we will be comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and FH1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 9 months after the FH1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got external 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 Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the FH1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and FH1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and FH1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH1 will show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D-LUX 5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.