Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus FE-4030
D-LUX 5 | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 9 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Leica D-LUX 5
FE-4030 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-4030
D-LUX 5 | FE-4030 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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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 |