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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
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
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AX350 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the AX350 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The AX350 was unveiled 4 months later than the D-LUX 5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AX350 scores against the D-LUX 5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 AX350 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the FujiFilm AX350

 D-LUX 5 AX350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Leica D-LUX 5

 AX350 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AX350 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 vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 versus the D-LUX 5.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and D-LUX 5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The AX350 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm AX350 will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
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decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
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wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Leica D-LUX 5
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Leica D-LUX 5
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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