Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we will be comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and ZS45 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with physical 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 ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the ZS45.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and ZS45 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and ZS45.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will give you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.