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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Typ 109
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Released August 2010
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was revealed 4 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 D-Lux Typ 109 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2010Newer by 51 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC D-Lux Typ 109 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 D-Lux Typ 109 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 offers outer 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 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 82 and 85 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will offer more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux Typ 109 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography factors
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Street photography with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
75
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sports photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Travel photography features
73
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
good battery life (440 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography details
73
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
52
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Vlogging info
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Brand Name Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Also Known as Typ 109 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-23 2010-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 367g (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 images 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,095 $147