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Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Leica D-LUX 5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Overview

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.

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The 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 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Fujifilm XF1

 D-LUX 5 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Leica D-LUX 5

 Fujifilm XF1 D-LUX 5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography details
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (255 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography advice
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
60
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (255g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (271g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (255 grams)
29
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (271 grams)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Leica D-LUX 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Leica D-LUX 5
 Fujifilm XF1Leica 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