Leica-branded Panasonic LX5 compact — fast 24-90mm equiv f/2.0-3.3 zoom with hot shoe.
The Leica D-Lux 5 is the Leica-branded variant of the Panasonic Lumix LX5, featuring a 10.1MP 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with a fast Leica DC Vario-Summicron 24-90mm equivalent f/2.0-3.3 zoom — fast throughout the range.
Image quality is good for 1/1.63-inch CCD — the fast f/2.0-3.3 aperture helps in low light. Multi-aspect ratio shooting with 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9 native modes. Full manual controls. RAW shooting. HD video.
Premium body with Leica styling. 3-inch LCD — no EVF built in. Hot shoe for optional EVF or flash. 24-90mm f/2.0-3.3 Leica-branded zoom. RAW shooting. Multiple aspect ratios. SD card.
Available used at budget prices. The Panasonic LX5 is functionally identical at lower cost. The LX100 with MFT sensor is dramatically better. For Leica compact collectors — the D-Lux 5 offers the Leica experience at used prices.