Leica D-Lux 7 vs Samsung EX2F

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica D-Lux 7 and Samsung EX2F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was introduced 6 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 scores vs the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 7 and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 provides 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 Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 7 and Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 7 against the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and EX2F is 81 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and EX2F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.