Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q

Lets look closer at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and Q (24MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and Q (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was released 8 months prior to the Q and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up vs the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 & Leica Q. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery & Leica Q Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica Q has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 against the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q is 82 and 63 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Leica Q will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.