Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh PX

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and PX (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the PX and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with outside 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) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the PX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and PX is 88 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and PX.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh PX will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.