Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic TS25

Following is a in-depth review of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS25 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the TS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and TS25.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS25 will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.