Fujifilm X70 vs Leica D-Lux 7

Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X70 versus Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the D-Lux 7 (17MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X70 was introduced 3 years earlier than the D-Lux 7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X70 scores vs the D-Lux 7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X70 and Leica D-Lux 7. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 7 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X70 versus Leica D-Lux 7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X70 and the D-Lux 7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and D-Lux 7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and D-Lux 7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X70 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.