Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Here is a thorough assessment of the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2 Merrill, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sigma. The resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 7 was revealed 6 years later than the DP2 Merrill and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the DP2 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sigma DP2 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2 Merrill in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the DP2 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and DP2 Merrill is 81 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica D-Lux 7 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.