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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100F
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2018
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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the D-Lux 7 (17MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100T was brought out 5 years earlier than the D-Lux 7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100T scores vs the D-Lux 7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100T D-Lux 7 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Fujifilm X100T

 D-Lux 7 Fujifilm X100T 
AnnouncedNovember 2018September 2014More modern by 51 months
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100T D-Lux 7 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100T offers physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 7 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100T versus the D-Lux 7.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and D-Lux 7 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100T and D-Lux 7.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100T due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer you greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100T is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography information
Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100T
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 7
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux 7 as a Sports photography camera
57
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (340 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux 7 as a Travel photography camera
73
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
good battery life (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (17 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography factors
Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography factors
64
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
76
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging advice
Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging advice
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Leica D-Lux 7
 Fujifilm X100TLeica D-Lux 7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100T Leica D-Lux 7
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2018-11-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4736 x 3552
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $899 $1,193