Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sigma. The image resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty close but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was brought out 4 years later than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the D-Lux 7 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and DP2 Quattro is 81 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.