Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FX48

Here, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very close but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and FX48 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 21 months later than the FX48 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the FX48.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and FX48 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and FX48.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX48 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.