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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S8200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 11 months before the S8200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Nikon S8200

 D-LUX 5 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 S8200 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedAugust 2011September 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution961k460kCrisper screen (+501k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S8200

 D-LUX 5 S8200 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got 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 S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the S8200.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S8200 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and S8200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S8200 will give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Nikon S8200
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (213g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
59
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (213g)
offers touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
45
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon S8200
 Leica D-LUX 5Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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