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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Leica V-Lux 5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 12500 (Bump to 25000)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
  • 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX7
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1").

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The V-Lux 5 was announced 3 years after the LX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the V-Lux 5 grades versus the LX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Panasonic LX10

 V-Lux 5 LX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2020September 2016More modern by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 LX10 V-Lux 5 

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic LX10

 V-Lux 5 LX10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 5 has got outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the LX10.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and LX10 is 55 and 88 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 5 and LX10.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger V-Lux 5 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX10 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
70
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
bad battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 5
Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
64
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
bad battery life (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography advice
62
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Vlogging camera
68
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
38
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 5 and Panasonic LX10
 Leica V-Lux 5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica V-Lux 5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Other name - Lumix DMC-LX15
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-01-17 2016-09-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12500 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25000 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 812 grams (1.79 lb) 310 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 20
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,550 $700