Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched June 2009
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly close but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D-LUX 5 was launched 16 months after the W80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 & Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax W80
D-LUX 5 | W80 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | June 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Leica D-LUX 5
W80 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax W80
D-LUX 5 | W80 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the W80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and W80 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and W80.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax W80 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-21 | 2009-06-25 |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 |
Price at launch | $799 | $250 |