Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic G9

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic G9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and G9 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was revealed 4 years earlier than the G9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades vs the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 versus the G9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and G9 is 82 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and G9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic G9 to give you extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.