Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony H90

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony H90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 17 months earlier than the H90 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outer 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 Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the H90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and H90 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and H90.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H90 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.