Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W90

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W90 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 7 months after the W90 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the W90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and W90 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and W90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax W90 will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger D-LUX 5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.