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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched November 2008
  • New Model is Panasonic LX5
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.63").

Photography Glossary

The D-LUX 5 was introduced 23 months after the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the LX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic LX3

 D-LUX 5 LX3 
LaunchedSeptember 2010November 2008More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 LX3 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LX3

 D-LUX 5 LX3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the LX3.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and LX3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and LX3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher D-LUX 5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX3
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (271g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (265g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging information
29
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (271g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (265g)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LX3
 Leica D-LUX 5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 265 grams (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $799 $449