Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W710

Following is a extensive review of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W710 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 3 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and W710 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W710 will produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.