Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Olympus E-M10 III, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the E-M10 III (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was launched 3 years earlier than the E-M10 III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores versus the E-M10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 III has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Olympus E-M10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the E-M10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and E-M10 III is 82 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and E-M10 III.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M10 III to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.