Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1F

Below is a complete assessment of the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1F (1") provide different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 7 was released 4 years prior to the ZV-1F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D-Lux 7 scores against the ZV-1F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 7 & Sony ZV-1F. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Sony ZV-1F Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 7 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the ZV-1F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1F is 81 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1F.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 7 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony ZV-1F will give you more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older D-Lux 7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.