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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out 16 months after the D-LUX 5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm JZ100 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2010More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm JZ100 D-LUX 5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the D-LUX 5.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and D-LUX 5.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JZ100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm JZ100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (129g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
29
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (271g)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-09-21
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $190 $799