Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S30
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
(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
- Released September 2010
- Updated by Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
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Here is a in-depth assessment of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
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Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon S30
| D-LUX 5 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| S30 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S30
| D-LUX 5 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys 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) and the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the S30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and S30 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and S30.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography features
Nikon S30 Portrait photography features
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
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Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271g)
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
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Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Nikon S30
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography info
Nikon S30 Travel photography info
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (271g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (214 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography details
Nikon S30 Landscape photography details
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast 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 (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse mode
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging information
Nikon S30 Vlogging information
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (271 grams)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-09-21 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.5fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 pictures |
| Battery style | - | AA |
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $799 | $119 |