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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Updated by Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S32 (1/3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 4 years prior to the S32 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon S32

 D-LUX 5 S32 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 S32 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010More recent by 41 months

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S32

 D-LUX 5 S32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. 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 S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the S32.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S32 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and S32.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S32 will give greater detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography information
Nikon S32 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
Nikon S32 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Nikon S32
29
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (271g)
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S32
 Leica D-LUX 5Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Nikon Coolpix S32
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-21 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $799 $180