Kodak M580 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Below is a in depth review of the Kodak M580 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M580 (14MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) is pretty similar but the M580 (1/2.3") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M580 was brought out 6 years earlier than the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak M580 being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M580 matches up against the D-Lux Typ 109 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare M580 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak M580 Gallery and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M580 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 56mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M580 against the D-Lux Typ 109.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M580 and D-Lux Typ 109 is 90 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M580 and D-Lux Typ 109.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M580 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Kodak M580 will offer more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older M580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.