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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Leica Q-P front
Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Also Known as Typ 109
Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched November 2018
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Leica. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and Q-P (24MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and Q-P (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was launched 5 years prior to the Q-P which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up against the Q-P for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Leica Q-P

 D-Lux Typ 109 Q-P 

Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 Q-P D-Lux Typ 109 
LaunchedNovember 2018September 2014More modern by 50 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q-P

 D-Lux Typ 109 Q-P 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Leica Q-P has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the Q-P.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P size comparison

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

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q-P.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica Q-P will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q-P as a Portrait photography camera
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Street photography with Leica Q-P
75
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
57
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (640g)
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Sports photography with Leica Q-P
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography factors
Leica Q-P Travel photography factors
73
good megapixels (13MP)
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others (640g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q-P as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
66
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging information
Leica Q-P Vlogging information
35
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (640g)
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q-P
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Leica Q-P
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Leica Q-P
Also called as Typ 109 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-23 2018-11-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4112 x 3088 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 -
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.7-16
Macro focusing range 3cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 640g (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,095 $3,995