Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic GX7

The following is a extensive review of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was released 11 months after the GX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades against the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 versus the GX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and GX7 is 82 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and GX7.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic GX7 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger D-Lux Typ 109 should have an edge in sensor technology.