Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X-5
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 12500 (Boost to 25000)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
- 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
- Introduced January 2020
- Replaced the Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Launched August 2012
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X-5, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 5 (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the V-Lux 5 (1") and X-5 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe V-Lux 5 was unveiled 7 years after the X-5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 5 grades against the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Pentax X-5
V-Lux 5 | X-5 | |||
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Launched | January 2020 | August 2012 | More modern by 91 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Crisper screen (+780k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Leica V-Lux 5
X-5 | V-Lux 5 |
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Common features in the Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X-5
V-Lux 5 | X-5 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 5 offers outside measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Analyze the Leica V-Lux 5 and Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the V-Lux 5 versus the X-5.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 5 and X-5 is 55 and 65 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 5 and X-5.
Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica V-Lux 5 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Leica V-Lux 5 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 5 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica V-Lux 5 | Pentax X-5 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-01-17 | 2012-08-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 230k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off | - |
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 | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 812 grams (1.79 pounds) | 595 grams (1.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 360 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,550 | $230 |