Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the GR (16MP) is very close but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and GR (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was announced 18 months after the GR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades vs the GR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the GR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and GR is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux Typ 109 and GR.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR will render more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux Typ 109 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.