Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 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
- Replacement is Leica D-Lux 6
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Samsung WB750
D-LUX 5 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Leica D-LUX 5
WB750 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Samsung WB750
D-LUX 5 | WB750 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Samsung WB750 | |
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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 |