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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Updated by Leica D-Lux 6
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and FH8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 15 months prior to the FH8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic FH8

 D-LUX 5 FH8 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 FH8 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic FH8

 D-LUX 5 FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the FH8.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and FH8 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and FH8.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others (271 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (271g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (271 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic FH8
 Leica D-LUX 5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2012-01-09
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 123 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $799 $149