Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ10W
Portability
88 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
44 Overall
38
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
(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
- Released September 2010
- Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500
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The following is a thorough review of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very close but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and HZ10W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
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Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D-LUX 5 matches up against the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung HZ10W
| D-LUX 5 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Leica D-LUX 5
| HZ10W | D-LUX 5 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung HZ10W
| D-LUX 5 | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the HZ10W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and HZ10W is 88 and 90 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and HZ10W.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The newer D-LUX 5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (271g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (271g)
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung HZ10W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung HZ10W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-09-21 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2432 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 gr (0.60 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $799 | $300 |