Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
- Announced September 2010
- Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6

Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor measurements.

The A3500 IS was unveiled 2 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3500 IS matches up against the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5
A3500 IS | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 28 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon A3500 IS
D-LUX 5 | A3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
A3500 IS | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS vs the D-LUX 5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and D-LUX 5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and D-LUX 5.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A3500 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A3500 IS will result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon A3500 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Leica D-LUX 5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $115 | $799 |