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Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 2 years later than the D-LUX 5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the D-LUX 5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm X20 D-LUX 5 
ReleasedApril 2013September 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm X20

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm X20 D-LUX 5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the D-LUX 5.

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and D-LUX 5 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and D-LUX 5.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (353g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography advice
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (353g)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (271g)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm X20Leica D-LUX 5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X20 Leica D-LUX 5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 life 270 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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