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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
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
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and Leica D-LUX 5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 7 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica D-LUX 5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades versus the D-LUX 5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm X-T100 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedMay 2018September 2010Newer by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm X-T100 D-LUX 5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 has got outside measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Leica D-LUX 5 has sizing 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 out the Fujifilm X-T100 and Leica D-LUX 5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the D-LUX 5.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and D-LUX 5 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and D-LUX 5.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T100 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
72
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery (430 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
74
good battery (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (448g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography info
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging info
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448g)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm X-T100Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Leica D-LUX 5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-05-24 2010-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 4.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 430 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $799