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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and HZ30W (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The D-LUX 5 was brought out 9 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung HZ30W

 D-LUX 5 HZ30W 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Leica D-LUX 5

 HZ30W D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung HZ30W

 D-LUX 5 HZ30W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the HZ30W.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and HZ30W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ30W will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer D-LUX 5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (271 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
59
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (271 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
63
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (271g)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung HZ30W
 Leica D-LUX 5Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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