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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and LS5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 10 months before the LS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic LS5

 D-LUX 5 LS5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 LS5 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LS5

 D-LUX 5 LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the LS5.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and LS5 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and LS5.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LS5 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (271g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
59
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (160 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LS5
 Leica D-LUX 5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
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 1 1
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