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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and P80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 14 months after the P80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax P80

 D-LUX 5 P80 
RevealedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 P80 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax P80

 D-LUX 5 P80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the P80.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and P80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and P80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax P80 will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern D-LUX 5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography features
Pentax P80 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
Pentax P80 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (271g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than competitors (125g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (271 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax P80
 Leica D-LUX 5Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Leica Pentax
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-21 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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 271g (0.60 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $799 $200