What is the sensor size of the Leica V-LUX 1?
The Leica V-LUX 1 is a digital camera that has a 1/1.8-inch sensor at its core. This imager measures 7.14mm in width and 5.36mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 38 mm2.
The V-LUX 1 provides an image resolution of 10 megapixels, based on 3 648 horizontal pixels and 2 736 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 8.9mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 4.8. Hence, the Leica V-LUX 1 is a crop-sensor camera, as its sensor is smaller than a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Leica V-LUX 1 to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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1. | Leica V-LUX 1 | 1/1.8 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 480/30p | 18.4 | 9.5 | -727 | 29 | |
2. | Leica D-LUX 5 | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 720/60p | 19.5 | 10.4 | -583 | 39 | |
3. | Leica D-LUX 6 | 1/1.7 | 10.0 | 3648 | 2736 | 1080/60p | 19.8 | 10.8 | -303 | 43 | |
4. | Leica Q Typ 116 | Full Frame | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 24.3 | 12.7 | 2221 | 85 | |
5. | Leica V-LUX 2 | 1/2.3 | 14.0 | 4320 | 3240 | 1080/60i | 19.4 | 10.7 | 321 | 39 | |
6. | Leica V-LUX 3 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 19.7 | 11.0 | 430 | 42 | |
7. | Leica V-LUX 4 | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/60p | 19.8 | 11.1 | 501 | 43 | |
8. | Leica X1 | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2856 | none | 22.6 | 11.8 | 1037 | 69 | |
9. | Leica X Vario | APS-C | 16.1 | 4928 | 3272 | 1080/30p | 23.4 | 12.7 | 1320 | 78 | |
10. | Nikon D80 | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | none | 22.1 | 11.2 | 524 | 61 | |
11. | Panasonic FZ1000 | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.1 | 11.7 | 517 | 64 | |
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. |
In the United States, the V-LUX 1 was initially launched in September 2006 at a price of $849.
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Camera Model | Leica V-LUX 1 | |
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Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 35-420mm f/2.8-3.7 | |
Launch Date | September 2006 | |
Launch Price | USD 849 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
Sensor Format | 1/1.8" Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 7.14 x 5.36 mm | |
Sensor Area | 38 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 8.9 mm | |
Crop Factor | 4.8x | |
Sensor Resolution | 10 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 3 648 x 2 736 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 1.95 μm | |
Pixel Density | 26.08 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | no AA filter | |
Movie Capability | 480/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 100 - 1 600 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 100 - 3 200 ISO | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 235k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 2.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 207k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Tilting screen | |
V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 2 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDHC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | no | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Leica BP-DC5 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 360 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
141 x 86 x 142 mm (5.6 x 3.4 x 5.6 in) |
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Camera Weight | 734 g (25.9 oz) |
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