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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and L19 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 20 months later than the L19 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the L19 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon L19

 D-LUX 5 L19 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 L19 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon L19

 D-LUX 5 L19 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the L19.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and L19 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and L19.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica D-LUX 5 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L19 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Nikon L19
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
54
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Nikon L19
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
59
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than average in class (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Nikon L19
29
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
25
lighter than average in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon L19
 Leica D-LUX 5Nikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Nikon Coolpix L19
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $799 $0