The previously rumored Leica V-Lux 5 camera is now officially announced (additional info available here):
- 20MP CMOS Sensor
- Elmarit 24-400mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Lens
- Extended aperture range from f/2.8-11
- Updated 2.36 MP OLED EVF, 0.74x magnification
- New 3-inch articulating touchscreen, 1.24 million pixels
- Touch Autofocus
- Increased Autofocus Speed (90 ms)
- USB Charging
- Bluetooth for improved WiFi connection
- 4k Video (24, 25, 30fps)
- 4k Photo & Post Focus Modes
- Extended battery life (Approx. 440 images)
- Redesigned ergonomics and controls
- Lighter weight (808 grams)
- Up to 12-fps Shooting
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity
- Sample photos can be found here
- Pre-order: Adorama | B&H
Leica V-Lux 5 vs. the previous Leica V-Lux Typ 114 model comparison:
| Leica V-Lux 5 | Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) | |
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Sensor
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20MP CMOS Sensor
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20MP CMOS Sensor
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Lens
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Elmarit 24-400mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
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Elmarit 24-400mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
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Display
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3 inch, 1.24 million pixels
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3 inch, 920,000 pixels
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Touchscreen
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Yes
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No
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EVF
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2.36 MP OLED, 0.74x
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2.36 MP LCD, 0.7x
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AF Speed
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90 ms
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100 ms
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USB Charging
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Yes
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No
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Video
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4k (24, 25, 30fps)
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4k (25, 30fps)
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Bluetooth
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Yes, for easy Wi-Fi connection
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No
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Battery Life
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Approx. 440 images
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Approx. 350 images
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Touch AF
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Yes
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No
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4k / Post Focus Modes
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Yes
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No
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Dual Control Dials
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Yes |
No
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Weight
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808 grams |
830 grams
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Additional pictures:
Via LeicaRumors
