Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H200

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H200, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very close but the V-Lux 5 (1") and H200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The V-Lux 5 was revealed 7 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 5 grades versus the H200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 5 has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 5 against the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 5 and H200 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 5 and H200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The V-Lux 5 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more modern V-Lux 5 will have an edge in sensor tech.