• 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica D-LUX 5 advantages over Panasonic LF1

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Panasonic LF1 advantages over Leica D-LUX 5

  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $800 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 90 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 43 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    192g vs 270g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    250 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LX3

Leica D-LUX 5
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic DMC-LX3

Panasonic LF1
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic DMC-LX3

Compared to Panasonic LX5

Leica D-LUX 5
Panasonic LX5
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic LX5

Panasonic LF1
Panasonic LX5
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Hot shoe

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Leica D-LUX 5
Olympus XZ-1
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus XZ-1

Panasonic LF1
Olympus XZ-1
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Olympus XZ-1

Compared to Canon S110

Leica D-LUX 5
Canon S110
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Hot shoe
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Canon S110

Panasonic LF1
Canon S110
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Canon S110

Compared to Leica C

Leica D-LUX 5
Leica C
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • Wider angle lens
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Leica C

Panasonic LF1
Leica C
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Leica C

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