Leica D-LUX 5 Review

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D-LUX 5 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Leica D-LUX 5
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	D-LUX 5
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$800.00
Street Price:	$699.99
Date Available:	2010-10-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	9.5 oz (270 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.3 x 2.6 x 1.7 in. (110 x 66 x 43 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3776 x 2520 (9.5 MP, Other), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 2656 x 1768 (4.7 MP, 3:2), 2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9), 2784 x 1568 (4.4 MP, 16:9), 2208 x 1248 (2.8 MP, Other)
Continuous-mode frames/second:
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 848x480, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	60/30, 30, 30, 30
Movie Audio:	Yes
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	11.30
CCD Size (inches):	1/1.63"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CCD
Effective Megapixels:	10.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 90 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.80x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 (wide) / f/3.3 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 (W) / f/18 (T) in movies)
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (* by pixel mixed readout)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Manual setting, Manual measurement
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Self Portrait , Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candlelight, Baby 1, Baby 2, Pet, Sunset, High Sens., High-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow,Aerial Photo, Colour modes
Self Timer:	2, 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect), Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash, On, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	40.0
Uncompressed Format:	RAW
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	DC Input, Mini HDMI with Viera Link
Included Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	400
Notes & Features:	Rebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.