Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung MV800

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and MV800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 11 months prior to the MV800 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the MV800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and MV800 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and MV800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.