Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 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
- Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TG-610 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D-LUX 5 was unveiled 3 months before the TG-610 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus TG-610. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus TG-610
D-LUX 5 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Leica D-LUX 5
TG-610 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus TG-610
D-LUX 5 | TG-610 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the TG-610.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and TG-610 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and TG-610.
All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus TG-610 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 210 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $799 | $223 |