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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
82 Imaging
50 Features
70 Overall
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Typ 109
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was revealed 2 months later than the Q-S1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Pentax Q-S1

					

					

						
 D-Lux Typ 109 Q-S1 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

					

					

						
 Q-S1 D-Lux Typ 109 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Pentax Q-S1

					

					

						
 D-Lux Typ 109 Q-S1 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2014Same age
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the Q-S1.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q-S1 is 82 and 92 respectively.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q-S1.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

						Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
70
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (13MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
46
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
74
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than average (203 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (13 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 has no phase detect AF
37
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (250 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
72
 MP count decent (13MP)
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
60
 lighter than average (203 grams)
 flash built-in
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography advice
73
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (13 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
55
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging features
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging features
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (203g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Pentax Q-S1
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Leica Pentax
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Pentax Q-S1
Also called Typ 109 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-23 2014-08-04
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 203 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,095 $250