Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5
86 Imaging
36 Features
58 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(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
- Released September 2010
- Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6

Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon G15 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor measurements.

The G15 was released 2 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G15 scores versus the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Leica D-LUX 5
G15 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon G15
D-LUX 5 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Leica D-LUX 5
G15 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon G15 provides outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Canon G15 and Leica D-LUX 5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 vs the D-LUX 5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and D-LUX 5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and D-LUX 5.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G15 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G15 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Leica D-LUX 5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $799 |