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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 D-LUX 5 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Leica D-LUX 5

 TG-630 iHS D-LUX 5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 D-LUX 5 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
27
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography highlights
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Leica D-LUX 5Olympus TG-630 iHS
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