Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Olympus SZ-10

Let's look closer at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Olympus SZ-10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and SZ-10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was brought out 3 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades versus the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with outer measurements 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 Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the SZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and SZ-10 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-10 will offer you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger D-Lux Typ 109 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.