Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 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
- Launched September 2010
- Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and FE-47 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The D-LUX 5 was introduced 9 months after the FE-47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the FE-47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-47. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus FE-47
D-LUX 5 | FE-47 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 9 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Leica D-LUX 5
FE-47 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-47
D-LUX 5 | FE-47 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the FE-47.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and FE-47 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and FE-47.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus FE-47 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer D-LUX 5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus FE-47 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 204 grams (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $799 | $0 |