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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released November 2018
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 116
  • Newer Model is Leica Q2
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Leica. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and Q (24MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and Q (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 7 was unveiled 3 years after the Q which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D-Lux 7 scores vs the Q in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Leica Q

 D-Lux 7 Q 
AnnouncedNovember 2018June 2015More modern by 42 months
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Leica D-Lux 7

 Q D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica Q

 D-Lux 7 Q 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Leica Q has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the Q.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and Q is 81 and 63 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and Q.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica Q will offer extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography factors
Leica Q Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography info
Leica Q Street photography info
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
more heavy than competitors in class (640 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography information
Leica Q Sports photography information
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (340 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography details
Leica Q Travel photography details
78
better than average battery (340 shots)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
has touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors in class (640 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
75
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging factors
Leica Q Vlogging factors
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Yes)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (640 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica Q
 Leica D-Lux 7Leica Q
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Leica Q
Other name - Typ 116
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-11-20 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 50000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 640 grams (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 2221
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-DC12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,193 $4,300