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Comparison of Leica V-LUX 3 and Pentax X-5 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax X-5 ×
Leica V-LUX 3 ×
General
ModelPentax X-5Leica V-LUX 3
BrandPentaxLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberX-5V-LUX 3
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119124
Width (mm)10795
Height (mm)8680
Weight (g)623540
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.331.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60220
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (AVC/H.264 with monaural sound)AVCHD 2.0, MP4; stereo sound. Motion JPEG for high-speed
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 14 elements in 10 groups, 2 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED lenses, 1 Nano Surface Coat Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)22.00 - 580.0025.00 - 600.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 104.005.00 - 108.00
Zoom ratio (x)2624
Aperture range (f)0.320.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4030
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 30-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7.2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual, Focus Point SelectionContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23 pt) / 1 pt (Flexible / Scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 230K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable)0.20" color LCD EVF (202,000 pixels equiv.)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light (d
  • manual
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • w)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • manual measurement
  • manual setting
  • shadow
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesHandheld Night Snap, Sport, Landscape, Portrait, Scene (Flower, Blue Sky, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, , FireworksCreative Control, Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Close- up, Scene (Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: approx. 0.66 - 38 ft; Tele: approx. 4.9 - 20ftAuto ISO: 0.3 - 9.5m
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)7570
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-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++
Remote control type
  • optional infrared
  • optional panasonic dmw-rsl1 wired remote
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.41-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.51-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.13-
Startup time (s)2.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)500410
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw129
  • adobe photoshop elements
  • adobe premiere elements.
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresBSI CMOS Sensor, Sensor-shift-type Shake Reduction (SR), Tilting 460K-dot LCD, 230K-dot EVF, 1080p Full HD Movies-



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