Leica V-Lux 5 vs Samsung WB800F

Below, we will be looking at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Samsung WB800F, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and WB800F (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 5 was unveiled 7 years after the WB800F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the V-Lux 5 grades vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 5 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 has got outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 5 and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 5 against the WB800F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and WB800F is 55 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 5 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The V-Lux 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.