Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic LS5
D-LUX 5 | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Leica D-LUX 5
LS5 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LS5
D-LUX 5 | LS5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $799 | $294 |