Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30
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34 Features
44 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Introduced September 2010
- Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and SL30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The D-LUX 5 was manufactured 20 months after the SL30 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung SL30
D-LUX 5 | SL30 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Leica D-LUX 5
SL30 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung SL30
D-LUX 5 | SL30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys 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) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and SL30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern D-LUX 5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung SL30 |
Also Known as | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $93 |