Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was manufactured 3 years after the D-Lux Typ 109 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XF10 scores vs the D-Lux Typ 109 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF10 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 against the D-Lux Typ 109.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and D-Lux Typ 109 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF10 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XF10 will show greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.