Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB850F

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WB850F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the WB850F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the WB850F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and WB850F is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung WB850F will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.