Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
- Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Released January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS70

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and ZS60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The D-LUX 5 was announced 6 years before the ZS60 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the ZS60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic ZS60
D-LUX 5 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Leica D-LUX 5
ZS60 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 64 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZS60
D-LUX 5 | ZS60 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the ZS60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and ZS60 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and ZS60.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS60 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias 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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 282g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $799 | $248 |