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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
  • Announced September 2014
  • Alternative Name is Typ 109
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX100
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and LX100 II (17MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was brought out 4 years before the LX100 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up vs the LX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 D-Lux Typ 109 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 LX100 II D-Lux Typ 109 
IntroducedAugust 2018September 2014Fresher by 47 months
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper screen (+319k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic LX100 II

 D-Lux Typ 109 LX100 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the LX100 II.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and LX100 II is 82 and 81 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and LX100 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LX100 II to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography features
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
75
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
73
good megapixels (13MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
78
good battery life (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count good (17MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography features
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
76
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
37
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Alternate name Typ 109 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-23 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 4736 x 3552
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 392 gr (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,095 $998