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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Replacement is Nikon P7100
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and P7000 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 2 months before the P7000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the P7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon P7000

 D-LUX 5 P7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 P7000 D-LUX 5 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon P7000

 D-LUX 5 P7000 
ReleasedSeptember 2010November 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with outside 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 P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the P7000.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and P7000 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and P7000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography information
Nikon P7000 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
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manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Nikon P7000
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
Nikon P7000 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
Nikon P7000 Travel photography factors
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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good battery pack (350 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (310g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography details
Nikon P7000 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Nikon P7000
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relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (310g)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon P7000
 Leica D-LUX 5Nikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-11-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor 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, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $799 $354