Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100F was launched 22 months earlier than the D-Lux 7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X100F grades against the D-Lux 7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100F & Leica D-Lux 7. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100F Gallery & Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 7 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the D-Lux 7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and D-Lux 7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100F and D-Lux 7.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100F due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will render greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.