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Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
83 Imaging
34 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
Leica D-LUX 5
(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
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Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G12 (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G12 (1/1.7") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G12 was launched 4 months later than the D-LUX 5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the G12 matches up against the D-LUX 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Leica D-LUX 5

		

		

			
 G12 D-LUX 5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon G12

		

		

			
 D-LUX 5 G12 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon G12 and Leica D-LUX 5

		

		

			
 G12 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G12 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G12 compared to the D-LUX 5.
Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G12 and D-LUX 5 is 83 and 88 respectively.
Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G12 and D-LUX 5.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G12 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.
	
			Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon G12 Portrait photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography advice
47
 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
41
 manual focus
 exports RAW files
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
Canon G12 Street photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography features
64
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition (401 grams)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
 more heavy than competition (271g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon G12 Sports photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography information
33
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon G12 Travel photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography highlights
60
 better than average battery life (370 shots)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (401 grams)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (271 grams)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (370 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
52
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon G12 Vlogging features
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging features
60
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competition (401 grams)
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (271g)
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Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot G12Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Leica D-LUX 5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 401 grams (0.88 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
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 All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $799