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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
81 Imaging
57 Features
75 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced November 2018
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Replaced the Sony ZV-1
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 II (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 7 was launched 5 years prior to the ZV-1 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-Lux 7 grades vs the ZV-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 D-Lux 7 ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1240k922kCrisper screen (+318k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1 II D-Lux 7 
AnnouncedMay 2023November 2018Newer by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 D-Lux 7 ZV-1 II 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 offers outside 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 Sony ZV-1 II has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony ZV-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the ZV-1 II.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1 II is 81 and 88 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1 II.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography highlights
74
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (17 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
77
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 screen is fixed
80
 screen articulates fully
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 has focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (292g)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography factors
71
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (17MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
66
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high fps (24.0 frames per second)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1 II
78
 good battery pack (340 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 good  resolution (17MP)
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
81
 lighter than competitors (292 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (18mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1 II
76
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (17MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
66
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (18mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 no image stabilization
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging info
36
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
82
 fairly wide (18mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 lighter than competitors (292g)
 no image stabilization
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Leica D-Lux 7Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-11-20 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/100 secs
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lb) 292 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
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 1 1
Cost at release $1,193 $899