Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a extensive overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 3 years before the TS5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers outer 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and TS5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and TS5.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS5 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.