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Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
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
  • Released September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 G15 D-LUX 5 
ReleasedSeptember 2012September 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon G15

 D-LUX 5 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Leica D-LUX 5

 G15 D-LUX 5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (352 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than average (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G15
Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
61
good battery life (350 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (352 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (271 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (352g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (271 grams)
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Canon G15 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot G15Leica D-LUX 5
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