Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
- Launched September 2010
- Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed October 2014
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
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Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 & Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| D-LUX 5 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Leica D-LUX 5
| WG-30W | D-LUX 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2014 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-30W
| D-LUX 5 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers 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) while the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the WG-30W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and WG-30W is 88 and 91 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and WG-30W.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-30W will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Ricoh |
| Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2010-09-21 | 2014-10-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| 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 (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 271g (0.60 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 life | - | 300 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $799 | $280 |