Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X Vario

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Leica. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is relatively comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and X Vario (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 7 was unveiled 5 years after the X Vario which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D-Lux 7 grades versus the X Vario in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X Vario. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Leica X Vario Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Leica X Vario has sizing of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Leica X Vario in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the X Vario.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and X Vario is 81 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and X Vario.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 7 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica D-Lux 7 will provide greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.