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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Also referred to as Typ 109
Panasonic LX100
(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
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was introduced at a similar time to the LX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up versus the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 D-Lux Typ 109 LX100 

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

 LX100 D-Lux Typ 109 

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

 D-Lux Typ 109 LX100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 vs the LX100.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and LX100 is 82 and 83 respectively.

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

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and LX100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
70
manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
75
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
76
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography factors
73
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
75
provides focus by touch
good resolution (13 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
73
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging info
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Panasonic LX100
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Also called as Typ 109 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-23 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4112 x 3088 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 393g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 300 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,095 $800