FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Leica D-LUX 5
JX300 | D-LUX 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the FujiFilm JX300
D-LUX 5 | JX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Leica D-LUX 5
JX300 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm JX300 and Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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FujiFilm JX300 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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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 |