FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
- Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
- Introduced September 2010
- New Model is Leica D-Lux 6

FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Leica D-LUX 5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the XP10 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

The XP10 was unveiled 7 months prior to the D-LUX 5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XP10 matches up vs the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Leica D-LUX 5. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Leica D-LUX 5
XP10 | D-LUX 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the FujiFilm XP10
D-LUX 5 | XP10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Leica D-LUX 5
XP10 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).
Check out the FujiFilm XP10 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XP10 and the D-LUX 5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and D-LUX 5.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XP10 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm XP10 will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | Leica D-LUX 5 |
Also referred to as | FinePix XP11 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 135g (0.30 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $175 | $799 |