Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Leica D-LUX 5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Leica D-LUX 5
Fujifilm Z35 | D-LUX 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm Z35
D-LUX 5 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Leica D-LUX 5
Fujifilm Z35 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
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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 |