Leica V-Lux 5

Leica V-Lux 5 was announced in 2020 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Bridge camera with 20.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 12,500 and expands to 80 - 25,000 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,240k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution.

Leica V-Lux 5 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

Here is the Leica V series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Leica V series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Leica V-Lux 5	January 2020	20.1 MP 1-inch	80 - 12,500	Articulated 3.0" 1,240k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Leica V-Lux 4 Compare	September 2012	12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 3,200	Articulated 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Leica V-Lux 40 Compare	May 2012	14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Leica V-Lux 3 Compare	December 2011	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H
	Leica V-Lux 30 Compare	May 2011	14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Leica V-Lux 2 Compare	September 2010	14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 6,400	Articulated 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Leica V-Lux 20 Compare	April 2010	12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 461k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Leica V-Lux 5 vs V-Lux 4 vs V-Lux 40 vs V-Lux 3 vs V-Lux 30 vs V-Lux 2.

In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 5.

Here we are comparing Leica V-Lux 5 to its predecessor V-Lux 4 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Leica V-Lux 5 vs V-Lux 4.

Fully Articulated Touchscreen

Leica V-Lux 5 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 1,240k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Leica V-Lux 5 features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,500 and expands to 80 - 25,000 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The camera does not have an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Leica V-Lux 5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Leica V-Lux 5 comes with BP-DC12 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Leica V-Lux 5's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.

Flash

Leica V-Lux 5 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.50 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe.

Leica V-Lux 5 has dimensions of 137 x 97 x 132 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 5.2"). It weighs 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

137 mm (5.39")

97 mm (3.82")

97 mm (3.82")

132 mm (5.2")