Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica C-Lux versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the C-Lux (1") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The C-Lux was launched 3 years later than the D-Lux Typ 109 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the C-Lux scores vs the D-Lux Typ 109 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C-Lux has got outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Leica C-Lux versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C-Lux against the D-Lux Typ 109.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and D-Lux Typ 109 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C-Lux and D-Lux Typ 109.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica C-Lux will provide more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer C-Lux is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.