Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Lets examine more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and HZ15W (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 20 months later than the HZ15W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the HZ15W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and HZ15W is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and HZ15W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ15W will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.