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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR III 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
  • Launched November 2018
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR III
  • Newer Model is Ricoh GR III
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Lets look much closer at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and GR III (24MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and GR III (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was announced 2 months later than the GR III which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the D-Lux 7 grades versus the GR III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 D-Lux 7 GR III 
Display resolution1240k1037kCrisper display (+203k dot)

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

 GR III D-Lux 7 

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

 D-Lux 7 GR III 
LaunchedNovember 2018September 2018Same age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Ricoh GR III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the GR III.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and GR III is 81 and 90 respectively.

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

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and GR III.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Ricoh GR III will provide greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
84
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (257 grams)
great high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
78
good battery pack (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (257g)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
69
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR III Vlogging features
37
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
37
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (257 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Ricoh GR III
 Leica D-Lux 7Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Ricoh GR III
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-11-20 2018-09-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8-16
Macro focus range 3cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
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 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403g (0.89 lbs) 257g (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,193 $900