Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic LX100

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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The D-Lux 7 was released 4 years after the LX100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

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.

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.