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Canon G12 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

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
34
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)
29
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