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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Released November 2013
Photography Glossary

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and P7800 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 4 years earlier than the P7800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the P7800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon P7800

 D-LUX 5 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 P7800 D-LUX 5 
ReleasedNovember 2013September 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon P7800

 D-LUX 5 P7800 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon P7800 has dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the P7800.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and P7800 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and P7800.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography info
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
46
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography information
Nikon P7800 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (271g)
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (350 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
Nikon P7800 Travel photography factors
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (271g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
great battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography features
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Nikon P7800
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than average in class (271g)
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
heavier than competition in class (399 grams)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon P7800
 Leica D-LUX 5Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $799 $550