Leica C-Lux vs Leica T Type 701

Following is a thorough comparison of the Leica C-Lux and Leica T Type 701, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) and the C-Lux (1") and T Type 701 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was brought out 4 years after the T Type 701 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the C-Lux scores versus the T Type 701 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux & Leica T Typ 701. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Leica T Type 701 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C-Lux has got physical measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Leica T Type 701 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Leica C-Lux and Leica T Type 701 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the C-Lux compared to the T Type 701.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and T Type 701 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and T Type 701.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C-Lux because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Leica C-Lux will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer C-Lux is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.