Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6
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35 Features
44 Overall
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86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Leica D-Lux 6. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Leica D-Lux 6
D-LUX 5 | D-Lux 6 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Leica D-LUX 5
D-Lux 6 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Leica D-Lux 6
D-LUX 5 | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Leica D-Lux 6 | |
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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 |