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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S570 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 14 months after the S570 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the S570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon S570

 D-LUX 5 S570 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 S570 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S570

 D-LUX 5 S570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the S570.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and S570 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and S570.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S570 will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography info
Nikon S570 Portrait photography info
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography info
Nikon S570 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors (271g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
Nikon S570 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (271g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
28
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging details
Nikon S570 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (271 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S570
 Leica D-LUX 5Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-21 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 grams (0.60 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $799 $180