Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we are evaluating the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WB50F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides 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) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the WB50F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and WB50F.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB50F will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.