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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(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
Pentax W80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax W80

 D-LUX 5 W80 
LaunchedSeptember 2010June 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 W80 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax W80

 D-LUX 5 W80 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (271 grams)
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Pentax W80
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
Pentax W80 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (271g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax W80
 Leica D-LUX 5Pentax Optio W80
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