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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and G700SE (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out within a month of the G700SE so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh G700SE

 D-LUX 5 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Leica D-LUX 5

 G700SE D-LUX 5 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh G700SE

 D-LUX 5 G700SE 
RevealedSeptember 2010October 2010Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the G700SE.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and G700SE.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh G700SE will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
29
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271g)
51
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than average (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
23
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (307g)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh G700SE
 Leica D-LUX 5Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $799 $0