Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH7

Following is a complete comparison of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and FH7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 11 months prior to the FH7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic FH7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the FH7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and FH7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and FH7.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.