Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic GX8

Here, we are reviewing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and GX8 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 5 years earlier than the GX8 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the GX8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic GX8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and GX8 is 88 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.