Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 14 months prior to the D-Lux Typ 109 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the D-Lux Typ 109 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100S & Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S features outside measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100S versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and D-Lux Typ 109 is 80 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X100S will provide greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.