Canon G1 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109
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Canon G1 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
- Revealed March 2012
- Later Model is Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
- Announced September 2014
- Other Name is Typ 109

Canon G1 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon G1 X versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) is very well matched but the G1 X (1.5") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

The G1 X was unveiled 3 years before the D-Lux Typ 109 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G1 X matches up versus the D-Lux Typ 109 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G1 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109
G1 X | D-Lux Typ 109 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon G1 X
D-Lux Typ 109 | G1 X | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | March 2012 | More modern by 30 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G1 X and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
G1 X | D-Lux Typ 109 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon G1 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions 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 versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 X vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and D-Lux Typ 109 is 75 and 82 respectively.

Canon G1 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X and D-Lux Typ 109.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 X having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G1 X will give more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged G1 X is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon G1 X vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Leica D-Lux Typ 109 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Leica D-Lux Typ 109 |
Alternative name | - | Typ 109 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-03-29 | 2014-09-23 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
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 | 14MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4112 x 3088 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 534 gr (1.18 pounds) | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 644 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 300 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $649 | $1,095 |