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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was released 5 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 D-LUX 5 WG-M1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 WG-M1 D-LUX 5 
RevealedSeptember 2014September 2010Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-M1

 D-LUX 5 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the WG-M1.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and WG-M1 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and WG-M1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-M1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors (271g)
52
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
37
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse recording
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good megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (271 grams)
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high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Leica D-LUX 5Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-21 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $799 $2,000