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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(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
Olympus FE-47
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus FE-47

 D-LUX 5 FE-47 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 FE-47 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-47

 D-LUX 5 FE-47 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography info
Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
59
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (271g)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (271g)
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus FE-47
 Leica D-LUX 5Olympus FE-47
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
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