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Consider the TOTAL package (literally)
The Leica DLux5 versus the Panasonic LX5 debate has its champions on each side. There are many similarities. There are some differences in aesthetics, functionality and performance which only you can decide are important or not. It is best to do a side by side comparison in store if you can.
What do you want the camera for? Is the Leica red dot important to you? Is the Leica badge enough to justify or explain an approximate $300 difference?
Also do not forget how you will be taking photos and what your workflow will be. Many people just take snaps and share. Is that you? JPEG is fine in this case.
Will you be shooting RAW format and post processing? Post processing is a big component of photography nowadays. If this is you, then consider what software is in the box.
With the Panasonic you get software for a viewer/organiser/editor called Photofun. Never heard of it before but it must be fun to use.
With the Leica you get Adobe Lightroom. Lightroom is a professional tool that can cost $200 to buy as a standalone product. This evens the cost debate a little - something a lot of people forget. Lightroom is great for organising, storing and editing. If you will be shooting RAW, then you will want Lightroom. Factor this into the cost equation. Of course, if you have software (maybe even Lightroom already) that you already prefer, then this is not so important.
So the equation (to me) is Panasonic versus Leica/Adobe. At retail level the price differenceto the consumer is now about $100. I return to my previous questions... What do you want the camera for? Will you shoot jpeg or raw? Do you want to post process?
I faced those questions last year and chose the Leica DLux 5.
Regards,
Richard.
Leica DLUX 5 vs Panasonic? (I know...)
Hi guys, I am not a 'camera guy' but I bought a Canon s95 which is supposed to be a great camera and am disappointed with the close-ups... My old Yashica with Zeiss lens (non digital) or Pentax digital (10 years old) are/were better. I like the Canon, but...
I have both D-Lux 4 and D-Lux 5
and I love both. I have tried also some other brands like Canon but nothing comes close to Leica. Best, Kari
I have a Leica D Lux 4. And very happy with it.
I am waitiing for the D Lux 6 which may land in summer. But I will keep my D Lux 4. It has been and still is a trustful companion, with which I took a bit more than 40 000 pics in 4 years. Best, Nicolas
I love my DLux 4 but I HATE my DLux 4.
I like that it's a Leica. The red dot gives lots of "brand prestige" and cred (if and when I care about that...) The pictures can be very good, but so can pictures from Canon and Nikon and Oly and ... and... and... The guts and lenses are supposed to be t...
You might want to ask this question on the photography forum as well
The PuristS Photography forum This message has been edited by ThomasM on 2012-03-17 15:50:35
Thanks for replies
That was fast, thanks guys. I will add this question to the photography forum. Very much appreciate your opinions.
You're absolutely right about the wide angle distorsion, Thomas.
I too tried to find a solution, in vain. Will it be better with the D Lux 6, we'll have to check that. Best, Nicolas
Sorry guys but do you have a pic with this distorsion?
Just to understand! Thanks! Fx
Consider the TOTAL package (literally)
The Leica DLux5 versus the Panasonic LX5 debate has its champions on each side. There are many similarities. There are some differences in aesthetics, functionality and performance which only you can decide are important or not. It is best to do a side by...
Good point
The software with the LX5 is adequate but unintuitive and after a few tentative fumblings I've passed onto better things. The LX5 is more than adequate for what we use it for (high-end snaps) and the wide apperture (the main reason for getting it) is exce...
CORRECTION of Typo
I meant to say: So the equation (to me) is Panasonic versus Leica/Adobe. At retail level the price difference to the consumer between the Panasonic camera and the Leica camera is now about $100. You're still $300 out of pocket, just that $200 is the retai...
I use a DMC-ZS7 for all my point and shoots...
Leica lens and Panasonic electronics. I think it's a fabulous bargain for the quality of the photo I use it for all my quickie macros: Advantages of the Leica D-LUX 5 Much wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/3.3 At its widest zoom, the D-LUX 5's lens captures much ...
Panny...
... Sure, Leica version boasts its special firmware to differentiate and I am sure it must be superb, but I am happy with my Panny 5, especially after firmware upgrade. And the price difference is what I really don't get.... Pick whichever makes you happy...
I am quite impressed with the Olympus xz-1
Especially the low light performance is really good for the size of camera (just pocketable). But I am an amateur on cameras, and cannot offer comparative notes against Leica, Pan, Canon or other cams in the current market... What are you not impressed wi...
I picked the Panny... but...
Yes, there's always a but. I picked the Panny LX5 basically because there really isn't much difference in the photo quality to justify the $300 difference in retail. The red dot is tempting, and if they do come out with a D-Lux 6 with significant lens imp...
Thanks, thanks, thanks!
I will wait for the 6 model of both, check them out, and live with my Canon for now.
never understood that about resale value...
so does the Leica keep a higher percentage of original purchase price, of original retail, sells for a higher nominal (local currency) amount or? Ive never really understood how that works. cheers, TM
It stems from the stable retail price and supply
The DLux range have a more stable retail/street price than the LX range over time, so for example, by now the LX5 is selling for as little as $360 at that auction site. It's MSRP was $500 when announced. Which means now those who bought it almost 2 years ...
i have the panasonic Lumix LX3 which is same as Leica's Dlux 4
the only difference between the 2 is the price. Leica are owned by Panasonic so you have to ask the question 'is it worth paying the extra for the Leica name' ? Bim has the same camera as i do and he does some great pics, Nicolas has the same in all but n...
The main differences between the LX and ZX series...
.. it that with the LX, you can shoot in RAW mode and have better manual shooting controls. The ZS shoots only in hi-res jpegs, but has a higher optical zoom andvery good HD video recording. I had a ZS5 before I bought my ZS7. This message has been edited...
