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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Leica. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 D-LUX 5 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 V-Lux 30 D-LUX 5 
IntroducedMay 2011September 2010Fresher by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Leica V-Lux 30

 D-LUX 5 V-Lux 30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys external dimensions 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 V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the V-Lux 30.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 30 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 30 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (271 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography advice
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition (219g)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (271g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Leica D-LUX 5Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $799 $900