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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5

Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Refreshed by Leica D-Lux 6
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WX5 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 3 months after the WX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Sony WX5

		

		

			
 D-LUX 5 WX5 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Leica D-LUX 5

		

		

			
 WX5 D-LUX 5 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX5

		

		

			
 D-LUX 5 WX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 offers external 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 Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the WX5.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and WX5 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and WX5.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX5 will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
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 you can focus manually
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.63")
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.63")
 heavier than average (271g)
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.63")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
59
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average (271 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
58
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
52
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.63")
 no Time Lapse recording
37
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
29
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
 heavier than average (271g)
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Sony WX5
 Leica D-LUX 5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-21 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe    
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $799 $250