Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax MX-1
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Later Model is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
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Here is a in depth comparison of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D-LUX 5 was released 3 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax MX-1
| D-LUX 5 | MX-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| MX-1 | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | September 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax MX-1
| D-LUX 5 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 has physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the MX-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and MX-1 is 88 and 84 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and MX-1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax MX-1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Pentax |
| Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2013-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 391 grams (0.86 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $799 | $400 |
