Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1
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![Leica D-LUX 5 front Leica D-LUX 5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-D-LUX-5/Leica-D-LUX-5-front.jpg)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2010
- Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Released July 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and ZR1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
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The D-LUX 5 was launched 15 months after the ZR1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic ZR1
D-LUX 5 | ZR1 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 15 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Leica D-LUX 5
ZR1 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZR1
D-LUX 5 | ZR1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 features outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the ZR1.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and ZR1 is 88 and 94 respectively.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and ZR1.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZR1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZR1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $799 | $280 |