Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL102
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is ES55
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Let's look more closely at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and SL102 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D-LUX 5 was brought out 21 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the D-LUX 5 grades against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung SL102
| D-LUX 5 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Leica D-LUX 5
| SL102 | D-LUX 5 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung SL102
| D-LUX 5 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the SL102.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and SL102 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and SL102.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The D-LUX 5 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher D-LUX 5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
| Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung SL102 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Samsung |
| Model | Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung SL102 |
| Also called | - | ES55 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-09-21 | 2009-01-08 |
| 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 | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| 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) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $799 | $130 |