Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus VG-160
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus VG-160 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
- Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe D-LUX 5 was brought out 15 months before the VG-160 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 & Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus VG-160
| D-LUX 5 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| VG-160 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 15 months |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus VG-160
| D-LUX 5 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 features 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) and the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the VG-160.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and VG-160 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and VG-160.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus VG-160 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Olympus VG-160 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.20 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 165 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $799 | $90 |
