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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced November 2018
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Leica D-Lux 7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the D-Lux 7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the D-Lux 7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X-T2 D-Lux 7 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 D-Lux 7 Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedNovember 2018July 2016More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X-T2 D-Lux 7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 7 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Leica D-Lux 7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the D-Lux 7.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and D-Lux 7 is 76 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and D-Lux 7.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will produce extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 7
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography factors
Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography factors
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography details
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
71
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 7
63
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
78
good battery life (340 shots)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
76
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging details
33
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica D-Lux 7
 Fujifilm X-T2Leica D-Lux 7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Leica D-Lux 7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-07-07 2018-11-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 17 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 images 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $1,600 $1,193