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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and S2000 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 9 months after the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony S2000

 D-LUX 5 S2000 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 S2000 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony S2000

 D-LUX 5 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has physical measurements 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 Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the S2000.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and S2000 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern D-LUX 5 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (271g)
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (271 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
29
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (271g)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony S2000
 Leica D-LUX 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $799 $225