Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung ST65

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Leica and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and ST65 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 4 months earlier than the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the ST65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the ST65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and ST65 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and ST65.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST65 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.