Comparison of Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix AW100

Comparison of Leica D-LUX 5 and Nikon Coolpix AW100 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix AW100 ×	Leica D-LUX 5 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix AW100	Leica D-LUX 5
Brand	Nikon	Leica
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model number	AW100	D-LUX 5
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2011	2010
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	110	110
Width (mm)	23	43
Height (mm)	65	66
Weight (g)	177	270
Waterproof	+	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	16.1	10.1
Sensor format	1/2.3 inch	1/1.63 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.07	46.24
Sensor width (mm)	6.17	7.85
Sensor height (mm)	4.55	5.89
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.34	1.98
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	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)
Image file format	jpeg	jpeg (exif 2.3) raw
Continuous-mode (fps)	7.1	-
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480 960x540	1280x720 320x240 640x480 848x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	30	-
Image Storage
Movie file format	MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)	AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 12 elements in 10 groups	LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	28.00 - 140.00	24.00 - 90.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	5.00 - 25.00	2.00
Zoom ratio (x)	5	3.8
Aperture range (f)	0.21 - 0.26	0.06 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	50
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection) Center Face priority Manual with 99 focus areas Subject tracking	Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	No / LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	460,800	460,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	-	16
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	3,200	3,200
Minimum iso (native)	125	80
Iso settings	Auto (125 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (125 to 400), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (* by pixel mixed readout)
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent manual (custom)	auto cloudy daylight manual measurement manual setting shadow tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/1500 - 4	1/4000 - 60
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (when digital zoom is below 2x), Spot (when digital zoom is 2x or higher)	Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	+
Shutter priority	-	+
Full manual exposure	-	+
Creative exposure modes	Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum	Portrait, Soft Skin, Self Portrait , Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candlelight
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto & red-eye reduction fill flash flash off slow sync	auto auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect) auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash off on
Flash range description	Auto ISO: 0.4 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.) [W], 0.5 to 2.2m 1ft. 8 in. to 7ft. 2in.) [T]	0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
External flash connection	-	Hot Shoe
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	+
Uncompressed format	-	raw
Included memory (MB)	83	40
Included memory type	Internal	built-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)	mini hdmi	dc input mini hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	7.1	-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	3	-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.31	-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.31	-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.02	-
Startup time (s)	1.4	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	5.9	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	250	400
Battery form factor	Proprietary EN-EL12	Proprietary
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom	adobe photoshop lightroom
Os compatibility	10.6.8 and 10.7.2 windows xp/vista/7; mac os 10.5.8	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Waterproof (10m/33ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F), Shockproof (1.5m/5ft), BSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, GPS	Rebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.