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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony WX350

 D-LUX 5 WX350 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 WX350 D-LUX 5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX350

 D-LUX 5 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the WX350.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and WX350 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and WX350.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX350 will deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (271g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Sony WX350
59
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (271 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery pack (470 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-LUX 5
Vlogging with Sony WX350
29
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (271g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX350
 Leica D-LUX 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-21 2014-02-13
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 surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" 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 life - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $799 $270