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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(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
  • Launched November 2018
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 7 was brought out 3 years later than the GR II and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D-Lux 7 scores vs the GR II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Ricoh GR II

 D-Lux 7 GR II 
LaunchedNovember 2018June 2015More recent by 42 months
Screen resolution1240k1230kClearer screen (+10k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Leica D-Lux 7

 GR II D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Ricoh GR II

 D-Lux 7 GR II 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 features external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the GR II.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and GR II is 81 and 89 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and GR II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
MP count good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR II Sports photography info
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
good battery (340 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
50
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR II Travel photography factors
78
good battery (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
59
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
37
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
32
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Ricoh GR II
 Leica D-Lux 7Ricoh GR II
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Ricoh GR II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-11-20 2015-06-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 251 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 340 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,193 $599