Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP1x

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sigma DP1x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was manufactured 8 years after the DP1x which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 scores vs the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 7 comes with outer 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 Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the DP1x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and DP1x is 81 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and DP1x.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Leica D-Lux 7 will result in more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.