Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR II

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Ricoh GR II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was brought out 8 months before the GR II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores against the GR II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the GR II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and GR II is 82 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and GR II.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR II will render more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.