Nikon Z7 II vs Leica D-LUX 5

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      BrandNikonLeica
      ModelZ7 IID-LUX 5
      Predecessor ModelNikon Z7
      Successor ModelLeica D-Lux 6
      MSRP$2999 (body only), $3499 (w/24-70 F4 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/1.63-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm8.07 x 5.56 mm
      Total Pixels46.89 Megapixel11.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,60080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      ProcessorDual EXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55043648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions5408 x 3600 (DX crop), 6880 x 5504 (5:4), 5504 x 5504 (1:1), 8256 x 4640 (16:9)3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 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 Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points49323
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Lens MountNikon Z
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 90 mm
      Optical Zoom3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps2.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 50 Frames
      Flash Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow rear-curtain sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      DxO Low Light ISO2841
      DxO Color Depth26.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.7
      DxO Overall Score100
      Video Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via MC-DC2 or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")110 x 66 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.69")
      Weight (inc. batteries)705 g (1.55 lb / 24.87 oz)271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 7.3 x 5.2"5.6 x 6.5 x 3.1"
      Package Weight2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Battery PackEN-EL15c
      Battery Life420 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageSlot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Z7 II Leica D-LUX 5
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secsYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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