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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 11 months after the D-LUX 5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR 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 F550 EXR over the Leica D-LUX 5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR D-LUX 5 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Leica D-LUX 5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR D-LUX 5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the D-LUX 5.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and D-LUX 5 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and D-LUX 5.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography highlights
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 good MP (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2")
41
 has manual focus
 saves RAW files
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2")
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 heavier than average in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography factors
53
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (271g)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography information
50
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2")
 missing Time Lapse mode
52
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (215 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 missing mic socket
29
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than average in class (271 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRLeica D-LUX 5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $799