Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to look much closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 15 months after the ZR1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 features outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the ZR1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and ZR1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and ZR1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZR1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.