Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570
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44 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 14 months | |
| Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
| Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S570 Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Nikon 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 |