Leica V-Lux 5 vs Samsung HZ50W

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Samsung HZ50W, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and HZ50W (14MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and HZ50W (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 5 was launched 9 years after the HZ50W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 5 grades vs the HZ50W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 and Samsung HZ50W. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 5 features exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 5 versus Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the HZ50W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and HZ50W is 55 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 5 and HZ50W.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.