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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 ×
Leica D-LUX 4 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Leica D-LUX 4
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer url-http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberLX5D-LUX 4
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110109
Width (mm)4327
Height (mm)6660
Weight (g)271228
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-LX3-
SuccessorPanasonic LX7-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110.1
Sensor format1/1.63 inch1/1.63 inch
Sensor area (mm²)46.2446.24
Sensor width (mm)7.857.85
Sensor height (mm)5.895.89
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.981.98
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score41-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19.6-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.8-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)132-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEGQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON, 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 90.0024.00 - 60.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.82.5
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.500.12 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Multi-area with face detection and tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF1, same as GF1)-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout)Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • flash
  • halogen
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Movie, My Color, Custom 1,2; Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night PortraitPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Portrait, Night Lanscaspe, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 1st /2nd shutter curtain
  • auto
  • auto+anti-red-eye
  • flash always
  • flash off
  • long-time synchro+anti-red-eye
Flash range description0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
-
Included memory (MB)4050
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi with viera link
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.59-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.88-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.35-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.56-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400380
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS, 720p movies, hot shoe with socket for Live View finder (same DMW-LVF1 finder as for the GF1)-



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