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.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-LUX 5
vs Leica D-Lux 6
VS
Sensor area
46 mm²
D-LUX 542 mm²
D-Lux 6- Area ratio
- 1.09:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 8.9%
The D-LUX 5 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D-LUX 5MetricD-Lux 6
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.85 × 5.89Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.14 µmPixel pitch2.05 µm
4.58 µm²Pixel area4.2 µm²
21.84 MP/cm²Pixel density23.78 MP/cm²
4.41Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
271 gWeight296 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
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 5 has the larger sensor area. The D-LUX 5 has the lighter body. The D-LUX 5 and D-Lux 6 have the same effective resolution. The D-Lux 6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-Lux 6
Released in 2012, D-Lux 6 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 296 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.