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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Also Known as Typ 109
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M5 II
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the E-M5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was unveiled 2 years after the E-M5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades vs the E-M5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Olympus E-M5

 D-Lux Typ 109 E-M5 
LaunchedSeptember 2014April 2012More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution921k610kCrisper screen (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 E-M5 D-Lux Typ 109 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Olympus E-M5

 D-Lux Typ 109 E-M5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 offers outer 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) while the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the E-M5.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and E-M5 is 82 and 81 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and E-M5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus E-M5 to show extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer D-Lux Typ 109 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Street photography features
Olympus E-M5 Street photography features
75
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
no phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography info
73
megapixel count decent (13MP)
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
34
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Olympus E-M5
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Olympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Olympus OM-D E-M5
Also referred to as Typ 109 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-23 2012-04-30
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4112 x 3088 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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 Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 425 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 826
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,095 $799