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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WS80 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 14 months later than the WS80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Pentax WS80

 D-LUX 5 WS80 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 WS80 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax WS80

 D-LUX 5 WS80 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the WS80.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and WS80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and WS80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The newer D-LUX 5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than others (271 grams)
59
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (271 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (271 grams)
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax WS80
 Leica D-LUX 5Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Leica Pentax
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-21 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $799 $220