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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Introduced September 2021
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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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was manufactured 7 years after the D-Lux Typ 109 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up versus the D-Lux Typ 109 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II D-Lux Typ 109 
RevealedSeptember 2021September 2014More modern by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k921kCrisper screen (+1439k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 D-Lux Typ 109 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II D-Lux Typ 109 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II comes with exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II against the D-Lux Typ 109.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and D-Lux Typ 109 is 55 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and D-Lux Typ 109.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will render extra detail due to its extra 38MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50S II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
92
has manual focus
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
more heavy than others (900g)
75
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography features
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography features
81
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent MP (51MP)
more heavy than others (900 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
73
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography factors
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography factors
90
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
73
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging features
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (900g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IILeica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Also Known as - Typ 109
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2021-09-02 2014-09-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 13 megapixel
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 8256 x 6192 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 14 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $3,999 $1,095