• 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica D-LUX 5 advantages over Sony RX100

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 330 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
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony RX100 advantages over Leica D-LUX 5

  • Less expensive
    $650 vs $800 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/1.63 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.98 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More dots on screen
    1229k 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
    20.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent high-ISO performance for such a compact model; Smart controls; Small body; Bright lens; 10fps full-res burst mode; Very fast shutter response; Excellent LCD.

  • Lens flare at night; Poor rendering of yellows; Slow flash recycling; Soft corners wide open; Continuous AF mode slow to lock.

  • Read our Sony RX100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 II

Leica D-LUX 5
Sony RX100 II
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $598
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony RX100 II

Sony RX100
Sony RX100 II
  • $1095
  • 1 inch
  • Faster RAW shooting
  • $598
  • 1 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 II

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Leica D-LUX 5
Sony RX100 III
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $748
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100
Sony RX100 III
  • $1095
  • 1 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster RAW shooting
  • $748
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony RX100 vs Sony RX100 III

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

Sony RX100
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $1095
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Sony RX100 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

Sony RX100
Panasonic LX5
  • $1095
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony RX100 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

Sony RX100
Olympus XZ-1
  • $1095
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

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