Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80
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![Leica D-LUX 5 front Leica D-LUX 5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-D-LUX-5/Leica-D-LUX-5-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80/Sony-HX80-front.jpg)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced March 2016
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and HX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony HX80
D-LUX 5 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Leica D-LUX 5
HX80 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 66 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony HX80
D-LUX 5 | HX80 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the HX80.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and HX80.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX80 will produce extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-D-LUX-5-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-09-21 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 surface area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $799 | $368 |