Leica V-Lux 5

Leica V-Lux 5 firmware

Leica · V-Lux 5 · Body

Latest firmware for the Leica V-Lux 5 is v2.0.

V-Lux 5 specifications

Body type
SLR Like Compact
Resolution
20.1 MP
Sensor
BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO range
80–12500
Fastest shutter
1/4000
Burst rate
12 fps
Battery life
360 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Video
MPEG4, H.264
Weight
812 g
Dimensions
137 × 97 × 132 mm
Weather sealed
No
Price at launch
$1550

V-Lux 5 firmware changelog

  1. v2.0 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 2.0 Latest First seen Jul 7, 2026
    Show release notes

    Leica Camera AG / ​Page 1 of 1 January, 2020

    Information Firmware Update L eica V-Lux 5 Firmware 2.0

    Dear Customers, Installing the new firmware on your Leica will provide additional functions and performance to your camera.

    Update Contents Model Number LEICA V-LUX 5 Update Version 2.0 Update Filename VLX5_V20.bin

    Overview Version Description Camera FW 2.0

    • Implementation of Easy connect Menu
    • Activation of Geotagging Feature

    Firmware update process

    1. Copy the firmware file onto a SD Memory Card in its top level folder.
    2. Make sure to turn off the power switch on the camera.
    3. Insert the fully charged battery to the body. If the battery is not fully c​harged, the update process screen will not appear.
    4. Insert the SD Memory Card into the camera.
    5. Power on camera and press play button. The camera firmware update starts .
    6. The camera will guide you through the backup process.
    7. Wait until this process is finished.
    8. Restart your camera; do not remove the SD card.

    CAUTION

    Please do not turn off your camera. Do not remove the SD Memory Card. Do not remove the lens or the battery while updating your camera firmware or lens firmware.

    DISREGARDING THIS ADVICE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR CAMERA AND YOUR LENS.

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