| General | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Leica | Leica |
| Model | V-Lux 5 | V-Lux 3 |
| Predecessor Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Leica V-Lux 2 |
| Successor Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
| MSRP | $1550 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Bridge |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.9 Megapixel | 12.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.1 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 12,500 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 25,000 |
| Photo | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 49 | 23 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 9.1 - 146 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 400 mm | 25 - 600 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 16x | 24x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 4.0 | f/2.8 - 5.2 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,240k dot | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot |
| Shutter | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 12.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 12 fps at 20.1 MP Up to 7 fps at 20.3 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP |
| Flash | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto auto w/redeye reduction auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction on off | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 13.50 m at Auto ISO | 9.50 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments |
| Video | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [10 Mb/s] AVCHD 1920 x 1080p at fps 1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps [17 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 132 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 5.2") | 124 x 81 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.19 x 3.74") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz) | 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 6.7 x 6" | 8.6 x 4.6 x 6.6" |
| Package Weight | 3.045 lb |
| Power and Storage | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BP-DC12 | BP-DC 9 |
| Battery Life | 360 shots | 410 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | 70 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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