Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR3

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and ZR3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 8 months after the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 features external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the ZR3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and ZR3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and ZR3.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.