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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX170 IS was introduced 2 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX170 IS scores versus the D-LUX 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Leica D-LUX 5

 SX170 IS D-LUX 5 
RevealedAugust 2013September 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Canon SX170 IS

 D-LUX 5 SX170 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Leica D-LUX 5

 SX170 IS D-LUX 5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS offers external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the D-LUX 5.

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and D-LUX 5 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and D-LUX 5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX170 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX170 IS will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
48
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (251g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (271g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Leica D-LUX 5
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISLeica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
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
Storage slots Single Single
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