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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 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
  • Revealed November 2018
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Leica X1
  • Updated by Leica X Vario
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Leica. The image resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the X2 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and X2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was revealed 6 years later than the X2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the X2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Leica X2

 D-Lux 7 X2 
AnnouncedNovember 2018May 2012More recent by 80 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 X2 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X2

 D-Lux 7 X2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica X2 has dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the X2.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and X2 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and X2.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Leica D-Lux 7 will show greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography information
Leica X2 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography information
Leica X2 Street photography information
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography advice
Leica X2 Sports photography advice
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (340 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (450 per charge)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography info
Leica X2 Travel photography info
78
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (17MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery power (450 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X2 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
53
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 7
Vlogging with Leica X2
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
9
can't record video
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X2
 Leica D-Lux 7Leica X2
General Information
Make Leica Leica
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Leica X2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-11-20 2012-05-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12500
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 36mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 450 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,193 $994