Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 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
- Revealed September 2010
- Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced January 2010

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and E90 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 8 months after the E90 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax E90
D-LUX 5 | E90 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Leica D-LUX 5
E90 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax E90
D-LUX 5 | E90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the E90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and E90 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and E90.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The fresher D-LUX 5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio E90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio E90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-21 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 32-95mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $799 | $100 |