Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L21
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L21 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
- Introduced September 2010
- Updated by Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Released February 2010
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Lets look closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and L21 (8MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and L21 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D-LUX 5 was revealed 8 months later than the L21 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon L21
| D-LUX 5 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| L21 | D-LUX 5 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon L21
| D-LUX 5 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the L21.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and L21 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and L21.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica D-LUX 5 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher D-LUX 5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
| Model | Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2010-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10MP | 8MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 169g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $799 | $180 |