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Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
76
Imaging
53
Features
70
Overall
59
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1.5" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-3.9) lens
  • 553g - 116 x 74 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Canon G1 X
  • Renewed by Canon G1 X III
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 109
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Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G1 X II (13MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the G1 X II (1.5") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G1 X II was launched 7 months prior to the D-Lux Typ 109 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the G1 X II grades versus the D-Lux Typ 109 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X II over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G1 X II D-Lux Typ 109 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon G1 X II

 D-Lux Typ 109 G1 X II 
RevealedSeptember 2014February 2014More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon G1 X II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 G1 X II D-Lux Typ 109 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G1 X II offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X II vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and D-Lux Typ 109 is 76 and 82 respectively.

Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G1 X II has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged G1 X II is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X II Portrait photography factors
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
decent MP (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G1 X II
Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
heavier than others (553 grams)
75
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X II as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Sports photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G1 X II Travel photography advice
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography advice
67
boasts focus by touch
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others (553g)
73
decent MP (13MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X II Landscape photography factors
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1.5")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
73
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G1 X II Vlogging advice
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging advice
72
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others (553g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon G1 X II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IILeica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Also Known as - Typ 109
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2014-09-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1.5" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 18.7 x 14mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 261.8mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 49
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech sRGB PureColor II Touchscreen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 553 grams (1.22 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 74 x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $799 $1,095