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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and FE-4030 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 9 months later than the FE-4030 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus FE-4030

 D-LUX 5 FE-4030 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 FE-4030 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-4030

 D-LUX 5 FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the FE-4030.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and FE-4030 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and FE-4030.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus FE-4030 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (271g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
25
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-4030
 Leica D-LUX 5Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 271g (0.60 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $799 $130