Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820
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![Leica D-LUX 5 front Leica D-LUX 5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-D-LUX-5/Leica-D-LUX-5-front.jpg)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Launched September 2010
- Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is IT100
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and SL820 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
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The D-LUX 5 was announced 20 months after the SL820 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung SL820
D-LUX 5 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Leica D-LUX 5
SL820 | D-LUX 5 |
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung SL820
D-LUX 5 | SL820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the SL820.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Samsung-SL820-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and SL820 is 88 and 94 respectively.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Samsung-SL820-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and SL820.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL820 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent D-LUX 5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Samsung-SL820-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Samsung-SL820-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Samsung |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called as | - | IT100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 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 measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 grams (0.60 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $799 | $280 |