Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung DV300F

Its time to look more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and DV300F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 15 months before the DV300F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outer 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 Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the DV300F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.