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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 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
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
Pentax E90
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax E90

 D-LUX 5 E90 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 E90 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax E90

 D-LUX 5 E90 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography features
Pentax E90 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Pentax E90
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Pentax E90
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Pentax E90
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (271 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax E90
 Leica D-LUX 5Pentax Optio E90
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