Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Revealed September 2010
- Successor is Leica D-Lux 6

Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon N and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very close but the N (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") feature different sensor measurements.

The N was announced 2 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the N matches up against the D-LUX 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Leica D-LUX 5. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Leica D-LUX 5
N | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon N
D-LUX 5 | N | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Leica D-LUX 5
N | D-LUX 5 |
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Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N enjoys physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions 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 N and Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the N against the D-LUX 5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and D-LUX 5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and D-LUX 5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon N will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern N provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Leica D-LUX 5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 271g (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $799 |