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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 2 years after the D-LUX 5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the D-LUX 5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm HS35EXR D-LUX 5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm HS35EXR D-LUX 5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Leica D-LUX 5 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the D-LUX 5.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and D-LUX 5 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and D-LUX 5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
41
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography features
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than average (687g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (600 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
53
good battery power (600 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (687g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (600 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than average (687 grams)
29
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRLeica D-LUX 5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Leica D-LUX 5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 life 600 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $799