Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 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
- Introduced September 2010
- Later Model is Leica D-Lux 6
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax P80
D-LUX 5 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Leica D-LUX 5
P80 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax P80
D-LUX 5 | P80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |