Leica D-LUX 7 vs. Leica V-LUX 5

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica D-LUX 7 and Leica V-LUX 5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica D-LUX 7 vs. Leica V-LUX 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - compact Digital camera - 4K - compact
Lens Included - Leica
Height 6.6 cm 9.72 cm
Width 11.8 cm 13.67 cm
Depth 6.4 cm 13.15 cm
Weight 361 g 812 g
Weight Details Camera only: 361 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 403 g
Camera with battery: 812 g
Enclosure Colour Silver | Black -
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Optical Zoom 3.1x 16x
SENSOR Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Sensor Resolution 17.0 Megapixel 20.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type MOS MOS
Total Pixels 21,770,000 pixels 20,900,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 17,000,000 pixels 20,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (4/3") 1.0"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 30 fps
Image Stabiliser Optical -
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
LENS Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Type Zoom lens - 3.1x zoom - 10.9 - 34 mm - f/1.7-2.8 DC Vario-Summilux Leica zoom lens - 16x zoom - 9.1 - 146 mm - f/2.8-4.0 DC Vario-Elmarit
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 75mm 25 - 400mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 50 cm 30 cm
Macro Focus Range 3cm 3cm
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive Motorised drive
Lens Construction 8 groups / 11 elements 11 groups / 15 elements
Features ED glass, aspherical lens, manual iris ring ED glass, aspherical lens
FOCUSING Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection -
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 49
Auto Focus Features - Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Pinpoint AF Face-priority AF, Eye detection AF
Face Detection Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition Face Detection AF/AE
VIEWFINDER Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Viewfinder Type Electronic - LCD Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.38" 0.39"
Viewfinder Resolution 2,760,000 pixels 2,360,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x 0.74x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +3 -4 to +4
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
ISO (Max) 25000 25000
Native ISO - 80-12500
Extended ISO (Max) - 25000
Extended ISO (Min) 100 -
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO auto, ISO 200-25000 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12500, ISO 25000
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing -
Shooting Programs - Panorama assist, handheld night shot, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot
Special Effects Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome Sepia, soft focus, monochrome, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade
Shutter Type Mechanical, electronic -
Max Shutter Speed 1/16000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 3, 5, 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
DISPLAY Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,240,000 pixels 1,240,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Rotating
FLASH Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Camera Flash Detachable flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 7 -
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, slow sync
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Effective Flash Range 0.6 m - 14.1 m: ISO auto (wide lens)
0.3 m - 8.5 m: ISO auto (tele lens)
0.3 m - 13.5 m: ISO auto (wide lens)
1 m - 9.5 m: ISO auto (tele lens)
External Flash Name Leica CF D -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Digital Video Format H.264 -
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, RAW
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format AAC AAC
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
MEMORY Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Memory Card Max Supported Size 128 GB -
Image Storage - 4864 x 3648
3456 x 2592
2432 x 1824
5472 x 3648
3888 x 2592
2736 x 1824
5472 x 3080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3648 x 3648
2592 x 2592
1824 x 1824
Video Capture H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Battery Type Leica BP-DC15-U Lithium Ion Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 360 shots
CONNECTIONS Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features Remote control via Android devices, remote control via iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch, remote live view Remote control via mobile devices
Print Standard Exif Print support Direct print, DPOF support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0 (micro-USB)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin mini HDMI Type C)
Composite video/audio output
Microphone
FEATURES Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Self-Timer Delay - 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 11 frames per second 2 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 50 frames per second
Additional Features Built-in speaker, USB charging Built-in speaker, USB charging, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function
OTHERS Leica D-LUX 7 Leica V-LUX 5
Included Accessories Lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, lens cap strap, hot shoe cap Lens hood, battery charger, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, lens cap strap, hot shoe cover
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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