Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX500

Here is a detailed comparison of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WX500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and WX500 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and WX500.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.