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FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(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
Leica D-LUX 5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 XP10 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the FujiFilm XP10

 D-LUX 5 XP10 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2010Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Leica D-LUX 5

 XP10 D-LUX 5 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
60
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
30
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (271g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Leica D-LUX 5
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Leica D-LUX 5
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