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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Later Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WB210 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 10 months earlier than the WB210 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung WB210

 D-LUX 5 WB210 
Screen resolution460k1kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 WB210 D-LUX 5 
IntroducedJuly 2011September 2010Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung WB210

 D-LUX 5 WB210 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the WB210.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and WB210.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB210 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Samsung WB210
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (271g)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB210 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (271g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (174g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung WB210
 Leica D-LUX 5Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Leica Samsung
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $799 $279