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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released November 2018
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V2
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon 1 V1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and 1 V1 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 6 years after the 1 V1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D-Lux 7 grades versus the 1 V1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Nikon 1 V1

 D-Lux 7 1 V1 
IntroducedNovember 2018January 2012Newer by 84 months
Display resolution1240k921kSharper display (+319k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 1 V1 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon 1 V1

 D-Lux 7 1 V1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 has got external 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 Nikon 1 V1 has dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon 1 V1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the 1 V1.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and 1 V1 is 81 and 84 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and 1 V1.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica D-Lux 7 will result in extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
62
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
silent mode (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery power (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (17MP)
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
41
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging details
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon 1 V1
 Leica D-Lux 7Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Nikon 1 V1
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-11-20 2012-01-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 13
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403g (0.89 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery life 340 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,193 $670