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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
88 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
51 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.63").

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the XZ-1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Olympus XZ-1

					

					

						
 D-LUX 5 XZ-1 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Leica D-LUX 5

					

					

						
 XZ-1 D-LUX 5 
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus XZ-1

					

					

						
 D-LUX 5 XZ-1 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys 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 XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the XZ-1.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and XZ-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and XZ-1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the age  of the products into consideration.

						Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography info
40
 has manual focus
 saves RAW formats
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
45
 focusing manually
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography factors
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/1.63")
 more heavy than competition in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus XZ-1 as a Sports photography camera
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
38
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery (320 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.63")
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
59
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
 low MP (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
62
 good battery (320 shots)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (275g)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography highlights
52
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.63")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (320 per charge)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.63")
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
29
 pretty wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (271g)
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (275g)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Olympus XZ-1
 Leica D-LUX 5Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Olympus XZ-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-21 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 275 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $799 $567