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Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
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Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty close but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was revealed 3 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-10 matches up versus the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-10 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2010More recent by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Casio EX-10

 D-LUX 5 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Leica D-LUX 5

 EX-10 D-LUX 5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 features external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-10 against the D-LUX 5.

Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and D-LUX 5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
67
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (384g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (455 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
65
good battery pack (455 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (384 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (271g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (455 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (384g)
29
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Casio EX-10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Casio Exilim EX-10Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Leica D-LUX 5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
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 area 41.5mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.90 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 455 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $456 $799