Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and Q2 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was introduced 5 years before the Q2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up against the Q2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Leica Q2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica Q2 has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the Q2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q2 is 82 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q2.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica Q2 will show greater detail using its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux Typ 109 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.