Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X-U

Lets look closer at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Leica. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the X-U (16MP) is very well matched but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and X-U (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was announced 2 years after the X-U which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the X-U in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 7 & Leica X-U. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Leica X-U Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica X-U has proportions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X-U in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the X-U.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and X-U is 81 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and X-U.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.