Reasons to choose D-LUX 4
Released in 2008, D-LUX 4 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 228 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-LUX 4
vs Leica D-LUX 5
VS
Sensor area
46 mm²
D-LUX 446 mm²
D-LUX 5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-LUX 4 and D-LUX 5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D-LUX 4MetricD-LUX 5
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.85 × 5.89Sensor7.85 × 5.89
2.14 µmPixel pitch2.14 µm
4.58 µm²Pixel area4.58 µm²
21.84 MP/cm²Pixel density21.84 MP/cm²
4.41Crop factor4.41
—Maximum video—
228 gWeight271 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D-LUX 4 and D-LUX 5 have the same sensor area. The D-LUX 4 has the lighter body. The D-LUX 4 and D-LUX 5 have the same effective resolution. The D-LUX 5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-LUX 5
Released in 2010, D-LUX 5 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 271 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.