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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets look closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and HZ25W (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 3 months later than the HZ25W and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung HZ25W

 D-LUX 5 HZ25W 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Leica D-LUX 5

 HZ25W D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung HZ25W

 D-LUX 5 HZ25W 
ReleasedSeptember 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 features external 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 Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the HZ25W.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and HZ25W is 88 and 70 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and HZ25W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung HZ25W will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
34
manual focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (271g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
29
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (271 grams)
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung HZ25W
 Leica D-LUX 5Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-07-06
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 area 44.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 grams (0.60 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $799 $350