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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Panasonic ZS60
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Panasonic ZS60

 D-LUX 5 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 ZS60 D-LUX 5 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2010Newer by 64 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZS60

 D-LUX 5 ZS60 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
52
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (282g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
73
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Panasonic ZS60
 Leica D-LUX 5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
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