Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX99

Lets look much closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 9 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the HX99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and HX99 is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and HX99.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.