The D-LUX 5 features a designed1/1.63"-CCD image sensor that is particularly large for a compact camera.Even at the standard resolution of 10.1 megapixels, this contributes to asignificant increase in image quality. The results speak for themselves:combined with the camera's electronics and firmware, it guarantees brillianthigh-contrast images with natural color rendition and superb sharpness - justthe way you expect them to be from a Leica camera! Photography with a Leicacamera must be one thing above all - a sheer pleasure. And that is preciselywhat the Leica D-Lux 5 offers with its amazingly simple and intuitive handlingand clearly laid out functions. For instance, you can set manual settings,quickly and easily, using the D-Lux 5's innovative "clickwheel"located on the back of the camera. The D-Lux 5 opens up a whole vista ofcreative opportunities for discerning photographers to take complete control ofimage characteristics. It also offers numerous automatic functions for effortlessphotography that guarantees the user perfectly exposed and sharp images bysimply pressing the shutter release ideal for less experienced photographers.The camera's automatic functions can control the O.I.S. image stabilizer,automatic ISO selection, face recognition, automatic contrast compensation andautomatic scene mode.