Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR II
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2014
- Additionally Known as Typ 109
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Announced June 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR II Overview
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.

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.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Ricoh GR II
D-Lux Typ 109 | GR II |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109
GR II | D-Lux Typ 109 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Ricoh GR II
D-Lux Typ 109 | GR II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison
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).
See the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Ricoh GR II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison
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.

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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 | Ricoh GR II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Ricoh |
Model type | Leica D-Lux Typ 109 | Ricoh GR II |
Also Known as | Typ 109 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-09-23 | 2015-06-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | GR Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/2.8-16.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 300s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 251 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1078 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 320 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,095 | $599 |