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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
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
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The JX300 was released 4 months later than the D-LUX 5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the JX300 scores against the D-LUX 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 JX300 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the FujiFilm JX300

 D-LUX 5 JX300 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Leica D-LUX 5

 JX300 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the JX300 versus the D-LUX 5.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and D-LUX 5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JX300 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the FujiFilm JX300 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than others (271g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (271 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (271 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Leica D-LUX 5
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Leica D-LUX 5
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
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
Retail pricing $110 $799