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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung EX2F

 D-LUX 5 EX2F 
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Leica D-LUX 5

 EX2F D-LUX 5 
IntroducedDecember 2012September 2010More modern by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung EX2F

 D-LUX 5 EX2F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display No Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the EX2F.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and EX2F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and EX2F.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung EX2F will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
42
manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271 grams)
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography features
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
29
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (271 grams)
71
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung EX2F
 Leica D-LUX 5Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Leica Samsung
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-21 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $799 $478