Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica M8

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica M8, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and M8 (10MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and M8 (APS-H) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was manufactured 7 years after the M8 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up against the M8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Leica M8 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the M8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and M8 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and M8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer D-Lux Typ 109 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.