Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax X70

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Pentax X70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and X70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 19 months later than the X70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 features exterior measurements 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 Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the X70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and X70 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and X70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax X70 will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher D-LUX 5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.