Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 4

Its time to look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica V-Lux 4, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Leica. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was announced 6 years later than the V-Lux 4 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D-Lux 7 matches up versus the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 & Leica V-Lux 4. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 provides physical measurements 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 V-Lux 4 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica V-Lux 4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the V-Lux 4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and V-Lux 4 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and V-Lux 4.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.