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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched September 2010
  • Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WB750 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WB750 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung WB750

 D-LUX 5 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 WB750 D-LUX 5 
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Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung WB750

 D-LUX 5 WB750 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the WB750.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and WB750 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and WB750.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB750 will result in greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
41
focusing manually
MP count good (13MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Street photography with Samsung WB750
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than others (271 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (271g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging information
Samsung WB750 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (271g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung WB750
 Leica D-LUX 5Samsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-21 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $799 $339