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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3

Portability
82 Imaging
51 Features
70 Overall
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60 Imaging
84 Features
77 Overall
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Also referred to as Typ 109
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Succeeded the Leica Q2
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Leica. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and Q3 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was brought out 9 years before the Q3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up versus the Q3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Leica Q3

		

		

			
 D-Lux Typ 109 Q3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

		

		

			
 Q3 D-Lux Typ 109 
IntroducedMay 2023September 2014Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k921kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q3

		

		

			
 D-Lux Typ 109 Q3 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).
Compare the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 vs the Q3.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q3 is 82 and 60 respectively.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q3.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux Typ 109 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Leica Q3 will provide more detail having its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Portrait photography with Leica Q3
70
 manual focus
 MP count decent (13MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
90
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
 great MP (60MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Street photography factors
Leica Q3 Street photography factors
75
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
74
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 weather proof
 good high ISO (100,000)
 heavier than average in class (743g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography information
Leica Q3 Sports photography information
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (13 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of phase detect AF
86
 silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization
 great MP (60MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
 focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography information
Leica Q3 Travel photography information
73
 MP count decent (13 megapixels)
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
70
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 great MP (60 megapixels)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 heavier than average in class (743 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica Q3 as a Landscape photography camera
73
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (13MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
81
 you can focus manually
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 built in image stabilization
 great MP (60MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (100,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging information
Leica Q3 Vlogging information
35
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
32
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 missing mic jack
 heavier than average in class (743 grams)
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q3
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Leica Q3
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Leica Q3
Otherwise known as Typ 109 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-23 2023-05-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4112 x 3088 9520 x 6336
Highest native ISO 25600 100000
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focus range 3cm 17cm
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,843k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.79x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 120 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 8192x4320
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 743g (1.64 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,095 $5,999