Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 5

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Leica. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the V-Lux 5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and V-Lux 5 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 14 months prior to the V-Lux 5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the D-Lux 7 grades versus the V-Lux 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica V-Lux 5. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 has outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 5 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica V-Lux 5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the V-Lux 5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and V-Lux 5 is 81 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and V-Lux 5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will give you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.