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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Previous Model 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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100V was brought out 15 months later than the D-Lux 7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V scores against the D-Lux 7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100V D-Lux 7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020November 2018Fresher by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k1240kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Fujifilm X100V

 D-Lux 7 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100V D-Lux 7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 7 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the D-Lux 7.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and D-Lux 7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and D-Lux 7.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100V due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will resolve extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography advice
Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography information
Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography information
74
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (478 grams)
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography highlights
74
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (420 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux 7 as a Travel photography camera
76
great battery life (420 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (478g)
does not have selfie friendly display
78
good battery power (340 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (17 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography info
Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
76
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (478g)
36
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica D-Lux 7
 Fujifilm X100VLeica D-Lux 7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100V Leica D-Lux 7
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2018-11-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 17 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478g (1.05 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,399 $1,193