Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
- Released September 2010
- Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe D-LUX 5 was announced 3 years prior to the TG-630 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
D-LUX 5 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Leica D-LUX 5
TG-630 iHS | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | September 2010 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
D-LUX 5 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the TG-630 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and TG-630 iHS is 88 and 94 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and TG-630 iHS.
All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-09-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $799 | $200 |