Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GR III

Its time to look much closer at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and GR III (24MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and GR III (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was introduced 5 years before the GR III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores vs the GR III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Ricoh GR III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the GR III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux Typ 109 and GR III is 82 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and GR III.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR III will provide more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.