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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Released September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Pentax W60
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax W60

 D-LUX 5 W60 
LaunchedSeptember 2010July 2009Fresher by 15 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 W60 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax W60

 D-LUX 5 W60 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
Pentax W60 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271g)
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography info
Pentax W60 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W60 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax W60
 Leica D-LUX 5Pentax Optio W60
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