Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is pretty well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 11 months before the GR Digital IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with 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 Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the GR Digital IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and GR Digital IV is 88 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and GR Digital IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.