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Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon N
(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
Leica D-LUX 5
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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

 N D-LUX 5 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper 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 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

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

 N D-LUX 5 

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).

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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.

Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography information
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
72
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
missing mic socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (271g)
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Canon N vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot NLeica D-LUX 5
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