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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and W370 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 9 months later than the W370 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D-LUX 5 scores vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony W370

 D-LUX 5 W370 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 W370 D-LUX 5 

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony W370

 D-LUX 5 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the W370.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and W370 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and W370.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W370 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger D-LUX 5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than average in class (271g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (271g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Landscape photography with Sony W370
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (271g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony W370
 Leica D-LUX 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-01-07
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 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $799 $230