Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100
Portability
81 Imaging
57 Features
75 Overall
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81 Imaging
57 Features
75 Overall
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Portability
83 Imaging
50 Features
73 Overall
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83 Imaging
50 Features
73 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced November 2018
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
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Following is a extended overview of the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and LX100 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).
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Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D-Lux 7 matches up against the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic LX100
| D-Lux 7 | LX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2018 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 51 months |
| Display resolution | 1240k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+319k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Leica D-Lux 7
| LX100 | D-Lux 7 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic LX100
| D-Lux 7 | LX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 has physical 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) and the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the LX100.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and LX100 is 81 and 83 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and LX100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Leica D-Lux 7 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 7 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography features
manual focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Panasonic LX100 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography details
good battery pack (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography advice
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2018-11-20 | 2014-09-15 |
| 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 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 4112 x 3088 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/1.7-2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,240k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | 2,764k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1800 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lb) | 393 grams (0.87 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $1,193 | $800 |