Comparisons / Comparison of Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Comparison of Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 ×
Leica X (Typ 113) ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5Leica X (Typ 113)
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberG5X (Typ 113)
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120133
Width (mm)7178
Height (mm)8373
Weight (g)575486
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G3-
SuccessorPanasonic G6-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.2
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9369.72
Sensor width (mm)17.323.7
Sensor height (mm)1315.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.754.79
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4274 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 4944 x 3278(16.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .dng raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.35
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) or MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)Not specified
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OISLeica Elmarit 23mm f/1.7 ASPH, 10 elements in 8 groups with 2 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0035.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0023.00
Zoom ratio (x)31
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.06 - 0.59
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3030
Filter thread (mm)52-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, PinpointContrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensorCompatible with Leica Visoflex (Typ 020) EVF
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.4-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,500
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • 2 manual settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • electronic flash
  • flash
  • halogen
  • manual color temperature setting with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/2000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotSmart multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, selective (spot) metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesClear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryFilm modes: Standard, dynamic, natural, B&W natural, B&W high contrast
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 1st/2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • fill-in flash
  • flash exposure correction
  • red-eye correction
  • slow sync
  • studio
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)8-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m)-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe compatible w/ Leica SF 24D / SF 58
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .dng raw
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 (type-c)
  • remote jack
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.45-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.44-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.35
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)187
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.19-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.191s-
Startup time (s)1.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310350
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200 mah 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 8.2 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, white, or silver in various kit options.Available in an all black version with black leather and a silver version with brown leatherette.



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