Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX350

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX350, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very well matched but the V-Lux 5 (1") and HX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 5 was manufactured 3 years later than the HX350 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the V-Lux 5 grades vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica V-Lux 5 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 5 vs the HX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 5 and HX350 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and HX350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The V-Lux 5 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer V-Lux 5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.