Clicky

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica D-LUX 5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 20 months earlier than the D-LUX 5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm S8100fd D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm S8100fd D-LUX 5 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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 the Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica D-LUX 5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the D-LUX 5.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and D-LUX 5 is 75 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and D-LUX 5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271g)
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
35
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
29
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdLeica D-LUX 5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 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 surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format - AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 405g (0.89 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $799