Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and SL820 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 20 months after the SL820 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with physical measurements 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 SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the SL820.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and SL820 is 88 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and SL820.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL820 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.