Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic SZ8

On this page, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and SZ8 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 4 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides external 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) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the SZ8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and SZ8 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and SZ8.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ8 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.