Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 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
- Released September 2010
- New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W60 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe D-LUX 5 was introduced 15 months later than the W60 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the W60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax W60
D-LUX 5 | W60 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | July 2009 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Leica D-LUX 5
W60 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax W60
D-LUX 5 | W60 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the W60.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and W60 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and W60.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The newer D-LUX 5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-21 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand 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 | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $799 | $300 |