Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic SZ7

Below is a in depth overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and SZ7 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 15 months earlier than the SZ7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the SZ7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and SZ7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and SZ7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.