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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Revealed November 2018
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 7 was announced 2 years later than the ZS100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the D-Lux 7 grades against the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic ZS100

 D-Lux 7 ZS100 
ReleasedNovember 2018January 2016Fresher by 35 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 ZS100 D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic ZS100

 D-Lux 7 ZS100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the ZS100.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and ZS100 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and ZS100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
65
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography advice
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
78
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (312 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography advice
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
78
good battery pack (340 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition (312 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
76
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
68
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
36
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic ZS100
 Leica D-Lux 7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-11-20 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 403g (0.89 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life 340 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,193 $700