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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
81 Imaging
56 Features
75 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed November 2018
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Renewed by Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was released 18 months earlier than the ZV-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D-Lux 7 grades versus the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 D-Lux 7 ZV-1 
Display resolution1240k922kClearer display (+318k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Leica D-Lux 7

          

          

            
 ZV-1 D-Lux 7 
LaunchedMay 2020November 2018Fresher by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 D-Lux 7 ZV-1 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 has got exterior measurements 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 Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 7 against the ZV-1.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older D-Lux 7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography info
73
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
72
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 Street photography information
76
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
85
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 7 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
70
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery power (340 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high fps (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 7 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
77
 good battery power (340 shots)
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
81
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography factors
75
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (340 per charge)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
70
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 7
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
36
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic support
86
 really wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic support
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony ZV-1
 Leica D-Lux 7Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-11-20 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 403g (0.89 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,193 $750