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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung SL30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung SL30

 D-LUX 5 SL30 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 SL30 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung SL30

 D-LUX 5 SL30 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
40
manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
25
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung SL30
 Leica D-LUX 5Samsung SL30
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