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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Released September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is fairly similar but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TL350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 8 months later than the TL350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the TL350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung TL350

 D-LUX 5 TL350 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 TL350 D-LUX 5 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung TL350

 D-LUX 5 TL350 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the TL350.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and TL350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and TL350.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The younger D-LUX 5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography details
Samsung TL350 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
29
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (271g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung TL350
 Leica D-LUX 5Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Samsung TL350
Also called - WB2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 195g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $799 $400