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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and 7030 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 9 months later than the 7030 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the 7030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus 7030

 D-LUX 5 7030 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 7030 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus 7030

 D-LUX 5 7030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the 7030.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and 7030 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and 7030.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 7030 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer D-LUX 5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography information
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Olympus 7030
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors (271 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography features
Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Olympus 7030
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (271g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging advice
Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (271 grams)
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus 7030
 Leica D-LUX 5Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Olympus Stylus 7030
Alternate name - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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