- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Leica D-LUX 5
- 10 MP
- 3.8x f/2.0
- 1/1.6" CCD
- 3" LCD
Released September, 2010
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)So this is a digital stills camera where video seems more than just an afterthought, or an exercise in box ticking.
Conclusion Check out the Leica D-LUX 5
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Leica D-LUX 5
10 MP
1/1.6"
megapixels
| 0 MP | 14.2 MP    | 20 MP |
D-LUX 5 by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)Generally however the level of detail captured is very good.
D-LUX 5 by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)grey. Whilst this may seem like a frippery to some, the core headline features are a modest sounding 10.1 megapixels yet from a larger than average 11.3MP, 1/1.63-inch CCD, a wide-angle focal range the equivalent of 24-90mm in 35mm old money, or a 3.8x optical zoom - equally modest in these 'travel zoom' times but adequate - plus a 3-inch LCD bestowed with 460k dot resolution.
sensor size
D-LUX 5 by Ben (Nov, 2011)Granted my 5D is a bit dated now, but it's still pro quality full frame DSLR and better than 80% of all DSLR's out there.
D-LUX 5 by Sean-Foulkes (Mar, 2011)Some of the best you will see without seeking gear that is designed for good bokeh and short DOF (I.e. full frame sensor camera, LEICA R glass, etc).
wide angle lens
D-LUX 5 by Dr.-Bitz--Boss-Angeles (Jan, 2011)The wide angle lens is a stunner as well, especially in the video mode.
D-LUX 5 by Amazon-Addict--Amazon-Addict (Mar, 2011)The wide angle format is a lot of fun, and I use the scene modes quite a bit more than I expected (love the FILM mode especially).
aperture size
D-LUX 5 by Sean-Foulkes (Mar, 2011)The little aperture/shutter speed adjust dial by your thumb is small, but works great considering it is almost invisible.
D-LUX 5 by Gordon-J.-Fraser--Have-a-nice-day (Mar, 2012)The fast lens and functional freedom for me has resulted in some amazing photos, and hopefully after I understand more about the camera things will continue to improve.
zoom range
| 0x | 3.8x  | 8x |
D-LUX 5 by L.-Nery (Nov, 2011)In the last trip I took I had many friends with huge Nikons and Canons, two were pros... and even though they had better zooms, at least in those particular travel pictures I can assure you - my Leica on A was just as good as their DSLRs most of the time.
D-LUX 5 by Balakrishnan-Vasudevan (Jan, 2013)Auto focus is very fast, settings are easy, lens zoom/retract are smooth and silent.
body size
110 x 65 x 25 mm
117 x 81 x 65 mm
127 x 75 x 54 mm
D-LUX 5 by TL (May, 2011)I needed a compact camera for everyday use as my DSLR and the equipments are quite heavy to carry around, so I did some research and tested various compact cameras and 4/3 systems cameras, and decided to get this leica camera as it has the best combination of size, build quality, picture quality, and zoom range.
D-LUX 5 by Fernando-L.-Monteiro--Fernando (Feb, 2012)Excelent camera, very useful if you don't want to carry your weight DSLR to take quality pictures.
Performance Real world tests of Leica D-LUX 5
max continuous shooting
D-LUX 5 by Patrick-D.-Warthen (Aug, 2012)One other thing I did was insert my 128 GB 45MB/s memory card into it and set it to burst mode.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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HD video -
Generic -
24 mm -
10 mm -
25 mm -
1/4000 s -
110 x 65 x 25 mm
cons
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1/1.6" -
HD video -
460 k dots -
Sep, 2010 -
2.5 fps -
10 MP -
The screen is fixed in place -
No automatic HDR -
No automatic stitching -
Won't have that film look
Reviews Word on the street
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 |  Rated by 43 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by TL (May, 2011) Rated 100% by by TL (May, 2011) Rated 100% by by TL (May, 2011) |
Lens
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by J.-M.-Fitzpatrick--John-FitzpatrickI am happy to accept this in return for the enhanced versatility afforded by the higher quality optics.
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by VictorOn another note,the major downside (in my personal opinion)is that Leica didn't release much gears and accessories for the product although its Panasonic sibling has (i.e. wide angle/macro lenses).
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by J.-M.-Fitzpatrick--John-FitzpatrickThe very high quality of the lens- it is noticeable!
Sensor
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)Indeed we'd suggest that performance at ISO 1600 is the equivalent of ISO 800 on lesser compacts, including Panasonic's pretty good Lumix series.
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by Dr.-Bitz--Boss-Angeles (Jan, 2011)The quality of the image is crystal clear, rich and beautiful, all on the snapshot mode using RAW.
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by Massachusetts (Jun, 2012)This camera makes clear & sharp images and I like the RAW + Fine Jpeg setting.
Photography
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by Stephen-Patterson (Mar, 2011)In college I used a Leica IIIf in photography class and came to love it's size and quietness.
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by vasilis (Jul, 2011)I'm very happy for buying this camera,it was the perfect camera for street photography that I'm interest of!
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)But if you love your photography that very likely means you love Leica too.
Image quality
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Dec, 2011)The Leica D-LUX 5's maximum shutter speed is 60 seconds, which is great news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by The-Rabbi (May, 2011)Build quality is superb (as expected), picture quality is excellent, and there's even more flexibility and features than I had imagined.
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by VictorI would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a high-end product characterized with superior picture quality and portability!
Size
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by J.-M.-Fitzpatrick--John-FitzpatrickIf you appreciate a nice compact camera which takes good pictures, I believe you are unlikely to be disappointed with the Leica.
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by PAULO-G-ROCHA (Mar, 2011)I have been looking for a light camera that could give me excellent pictures, but in a very light weight.
Leica D-LUX 5 | Rated 100% by by BarneyBM--BarneyBM (Nov, 2011)This is a really excellent and reliable camera to carry around when you don't want to carry heavy equipment.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Fastest rapid fire mode Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Leica D-LUX 5 |
 | 2 | Canon Powershot S100 OK delay taking photos Canon Powershot S100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 |
 | 3 | Fujifilm Finepix X10 2-way tie: More contrast-detection focus points Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs Leica D-LUX 5 |
 | 4 | Canon PowerShot G1X High resolution Canon PowerShot G1X vs Leica D-LUX 5 |
 | 5 | Fujifilm FinePix X100 Largest sensor Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs Leica D-LUX 5 |
 | 6 | Leica D-Lux 6 Most detailed video recording mode D-Lux 6 vs D-LUX 5 |
 | 8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 3-way tie: Shoots video in 24p Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 vs Leica D-LUX 5 |
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