Leica D-LUX 5

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    Highlights

    • 10.1 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Leica D-LUX 5 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/1.63-inch (8.07 x 5.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 12,800. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Leica D-LUX 5 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Leica D series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Leica D series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Leica D-Lux 7
    Compare
    		November
    2018    		 17 MP
    Micro Four Thirds    		 200 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    1,240k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
    Compare
    		September
    2014    		 12.8 MP
    Micro Four Thirds    		 200 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica D-Lux 6
    Compare
    		September
    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica D-LUX 5 September
    2010    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.63-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Leica D-Lux 7 vs D-Lux (Typ 109) vs D-Lux 6 vs D-LUX 5.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Leica D-LUX 5.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

    Successor

    In 2012 Leica D-LUX 5 was replaced by Leica D-Lux 6. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Leica D-LUX 5 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Leica D-Lux 6 vs Leica D-LUX 5
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.4 vs f/2.0
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.3 vs f/3.3
    Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 2.5 fps
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    Internal Storage 70 MB vs 40 MB
    DOWNGRADES Leica D-Lux 6 vs Leica D-LUX 5
    Smaller Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/1.63-inch
    Lower Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
    Heavier 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) vs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Leica D-LUX 5 vs D-Lux 6.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Leica D-LUX 5 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

    Sensor

    Leica D-LUX 5 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Leica D-LUX 5.

    Leica D-Lux 6
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    1/1.7-inch

    10.1 MP

    Leica D-Lux 7
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    Micro Four Thirds

    17 MP

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12.8 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Nikon Z7 II
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a9 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    NFC

    Leica D-LUX 5 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Leica D-LUX 5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 40 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Leica D-LUX 5's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps.


    Flash

    Leica D-LUX 5 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.20 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Leica D-LUX 5 has dimensions of 110 x 66 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.69"). It weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    110 mm (4.33")

    66 mm (2.6")

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    43 mm (1.69")

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    Leica D-LUX 5 dimensions

    Leica D-LUX 5 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Leica D-LUX 5 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    52

    Leica D-LUX 5 gets a score of 52 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Leica D-LUX 5 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Leica D-LUX 5 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Leica D-LUX 5 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Leica D-LUX 5 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Leica D-LUX 5 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

    Leica D-LUX 5 Evaluation

    We evaluate Leica D-LUX 5 and give score of 59 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    59

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Leica D-LUX 5 a score of 55 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    71

    We give Leica D-LUX 5 a score of 71 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Leica D-LUX 5 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    POOR
    52

    We give Leica D-LUX 5 a score of 52 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Leica D-LUX 5 a score of 66 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Leica D-LUX 5 a score of 65 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    47

    We give Leica D-LUX 5 a score of 47 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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