Leica C vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica C vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Leica. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) is relatively similar but the C (1/1.7") and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The C was announced 12 months before the D-Lux Typ 109 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica C being a Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the C matches up versus the D-Lux Typ 109 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C & Leica D-Lux Typ 109. The whole galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica C comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the C and the D-Lux Typ 109.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the C and D-Lux Typ 109 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will offer greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged C is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.