Canon G11 vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon G11 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Launched December 2009
- Refreshed by Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon G11 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G11 was released 9 months before the D-LUX 5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G11 grades against the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| G11 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon G11
| D-LUX 5 | G11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | December 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon G11 and Leica D-LUX 5
| G11 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G11 vs the D-LUX 5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and D-LUX 5 is 83 and 88 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and D-LUX 5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The G11 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The more aged G11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon G11 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Leica D-LUX 5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-12-16 | 2010-09-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $600 | $799 |
