Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Leica X2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Leica X2
D-Lux 7 | X2 | |||
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Announced | November 2018 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 80 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Leica D-Lux 7
X2 | D-Lux 7 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica X2
D-Lux 7 | X2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica X2 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Leica X2 | |
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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 |