Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
(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
- Announced November 2018
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D800
- Successor is Nikon D850

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Nikon D810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and D810 (36MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and D810 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 4 years after the D810 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the D810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 7 & Nikon D810. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Nikon D810
D-Lux 7 | D810 | |||
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Launched | November 2018 | ![]() | June 2014 | Newer by 54 months |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1229k | Crisper screen (+11k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Leica D-Lux 7
D810 | D-Lux 7 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Nikon D810
D-Lux 7 | D810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Nikon D810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the D810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and D810 is 81 and 54 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and D810.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon D810 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon D810 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Nikon D810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 7 | Nikon D810 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2018-11-20 | 2014-06-26 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403g (0.89 pounds) | 980g (2.16 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 1200 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $1,193 | $1,999 |