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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
88 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
34 Features
61 Overall
44

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 3 years prior to the LX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic LX7

          

          

            
 D-LUX 5 LX7 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Leica D-LUX 5

          

          

            
 LX7 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedOctober 2012September 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LX7

          

          

            
 D-LUX 5 LX7 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the LX7.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and LX7 is 88 and 86 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and LX7.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 has manual focus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
44
 you can focus manually
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
 heavier than average (271g)
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 heavier than average in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (3.0 fps)
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
 does not have phase detect AF
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 good battery (330 per charge)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
59
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (271g)
 low resolution (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
64
 good battery (330 shots)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than average in class (298g)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
52
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (330 per charge)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than average (271 grams)
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than average in class (298g)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic LX7
 Leica D-LUX 5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-21 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.20 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $799 $400