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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
42

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 3 months after the TL500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung TL500

		

		

			
 D-LUX 5 TL500 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Leica D-LUX 5

		

		

			
 TL500 D-LUX 5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung TL500

		

		

			
 D-LUX 5 TL500 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the TL500.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and TL500 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and TL500.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.
	
			Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
41
 focusing manually
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
40
 focusing manually
 supports RAW formats
 resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography info
Samsung TL500 Street photography info
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
 heavier than average (271g)
66
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (3.0 frames/s)
 low resolution (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
 has no phase detect auto focus
29
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Leica D-LUX 5 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
59
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (271 grams)
 low resolution (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
64
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (386g)
 resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
52
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
 missing Time Lapse recording
52
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging information
Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
29
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic port
 heavier than average (271g)
64
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung TL500
 Leica D-LUX 5Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Leica Samsung
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-21 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 386 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $799 $527