Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh G700SE
D-LUX 5 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Leica D-LUX 5
G700SE | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh G700SE
D-LUX 5 | G700SE | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | October 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |