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Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 14 months earlier than the D-LUX 5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the D-LUX 5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm Z35 D-LUX 5 

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm Z35

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedSeptember 2010July 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm Z35 D-LUX 5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the D-LUX 5.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and D-LUX 5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and D-LUX 5.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z35 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography info
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
29
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Leica D-LUX 5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 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 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 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $799