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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
Olympus TG-610
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus TG-610

 D-LUX 5 TG-610 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 TG-610 D-LUX 5 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus TG-610

 D-LUX 5 TG-610 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (271g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (271g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus TG-610
 Leica D-LUX 5Olympus TG-610
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