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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 14 months earlier than the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up versus the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm A170 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm A170

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2009More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm A170 D-LUX 5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the D-LUX 5.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and D-LUX 5 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A170 has got the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (271g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (271 grams)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-09-21
Body design 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $80 $799