• 1/1.63 inch 46.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 6400

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Differences

Leica D-LUX 5 advantages over Panasonic GF5

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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

Panasonic GF5 advantages over Leica D-LUX 5

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/1.63 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 1.98 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More dots on screen
    922k 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

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • 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

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • 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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Review Excerpt

  • Small body pairs nicely with compact, retractable Power Zoom lens. Extremely fast autofocus. Worthwhile improvements in image quality. Touchscreen overlays can now be hidden.

  • LCD panel is prone to fingerprint smudges. Weak flash, and no hot shoe. Modest burst performance, and very limited buffer for raw shooting. Noise levels and dynamic range still lag competition.

  • Read our Panasonic GF5 Review

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 GF5
Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • $430
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $450
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic GF5 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 GF5
Panasonic LX5
  • $430
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $550
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic GF5 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 GF5
Olympus XZ-1
  • $430
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Panasonic GF5 vs Olympus XZ-1

Compared to Olympus E-PM1

Leica D-LUX 5
Olympus E-PM1
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Olympus E-PM1

Panasonic GF5
Olympus E-PM1
  • $430
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Hot shoe

Compare Panasonic GF5 vs Olympus E-PM1

Compared to Panasonic GF3X

Leica D-LUX 5
Panasonic GF3X
  • $700
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Hot shoe
  • $750
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic GF3X

Panasonic GF5
Panasonic GF3X
  • $430
  • 4/3
  • Higher effective ISO
  • More dynamic range
  • $750
  • 4/3

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