• 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Leica D-LUX 5 advantages over Olympus Stylus 1s

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    43 mm vs 56 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    270g vs 402g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus Stylus 1s advantages over Leica D-LUX 5

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 90 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Newer
    9 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1040k 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
    12.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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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
Olympus Stylus 1s
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Panasonic LX5

Leica D-LUX 5
Panasonic LX5
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
Olympus Stylus 1s
Panasonic LX5
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

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
Olympus Stylus 1s
Olympus XZ-1
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Nikon P7100

Leica D-LUX 5
Nikon P7100
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Lighter weight
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Olympus Stylus 1s
Nikon P7100
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Olympus Stylus 1

Leica D-LUX 5
Olympus Stylus 1
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Olympus Stylus 1s
Olympus Stylus 1
  • $549
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
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