Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 II

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

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.

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

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.