Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we will be looking at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was released 6 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up vs the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and ZV-1 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux Typ 109 and ZV-1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux Typ 109 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older D-Lux Typ 109 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.