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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
Panasonic LX100 II
(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
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The D-Lux 7 was launched 3 months later than the LX100 II and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 matches up against the LX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 D-Lux 7 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Leica D-Lux 7

 LX100 II D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic LX100 II

 D-Lux 7 LX100 II 
RevealedNovember 2018August 2018Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution1240k1240kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic LX100 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the LX100 II.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and LX100 II is 81 and 81 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and LX100 II.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography details
71
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
71
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography information
78
good battery power (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
good battery life (340 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
76
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Leica D-Lux 7Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-11-20 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 4736 x 3552
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 1800 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lbs) 392 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,193 $998