Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70
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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 Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and E70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 21 months later than the E70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax E70
D-LUX 5 | E70 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Leica D-LUX 5
E70 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax E70
D-LUX 5 | E70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 in our newest Camera plus 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 ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the E70.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and E70 is 88 and 94 respectively.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and E70.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher D-LUX 5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Pentax-Optio-E70-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 Pentax E70 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $140 |