Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W610

Following is a detailed review of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W610 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 15 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the W610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and W610.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W610 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.