Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FS25

On this page, we are looking at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and FS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 21 months after the FS25 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the FS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and FS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and FS25.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FS25 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher D-LUX 5 will have an edge in sensor tech.