Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2012
(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
- Announced September 2010
- Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm XF1 and Leica D-LUX 5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the D-LUX 5 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm XF1 was released 2 years after the D-LUX 5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the D-LUX 5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| Fujifilm XF1 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | September 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm XF1
| D-LUX 5 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Leica D-LUX 5
| Fujifilm XF1 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Leica D-LUX 5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the D-LUX 5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and D-LUX 5 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and D-LUX 5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XF1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications
| Fujifilm XF1 | Leica D-LUX 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Leica D-LUX 5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $380 | $799 |
