Leica V-Lux 5

Leica V-Lux 5

Camera summary

The Leica V-Lux 5, made by Leica, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 17, 2020. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25000. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.5 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica D-LUX 4, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Leica D-LUX 4

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

3840 x 2160

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

BP-DC12

The battery of this camera can last up to 360 shots per charge with the included BP-DC12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 49

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced Jan. 17, 2020
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Leica
msrp $1,699.99
model Leica V-Lux 5
predecessor model Leica V-Lux 4

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 3cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 12.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 60
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 360 shots
Battery model BP-DC12
Battery type Built-in
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 132mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 812 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Fully Articulated
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 25000
Max image resolution 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm)
Sensor resolution 20
Sensor size 1″
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 3840 x 2160
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots