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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

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
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Leica. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 24 months prior to the D-Lux 6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 D-LUX 5 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 D-Lux 6 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012September 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Leica D-Lux 6

 D-LUX 5 D-Lux 6 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the D-Lux 6.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and D-Lux 6 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and D-Lux 6.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography advice
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
good battery power (330 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography features
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
29
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Leica D-LUX 5Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
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 - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $799 $1,600