Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL220

Following is a extended review of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TL220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 14 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the TL220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers physical 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 TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the TL220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and TL220 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung TL220 will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.