Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX10

Let's look much closer at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was revealed 24 months earlier than the LX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up against the LX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the LX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and LX10 is 82 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and LX10.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will result in greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux Typ 109 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.