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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Launched September 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 109
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D-Lux Typ 109 scores versus the ZX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Zeiss ZX1

 D-Lux Typ 109 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 ZX1 D-Lux Typ 109 
IntroducedSeptember 2018September 2014Newer by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k921kSharper screen (+1844k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Zeiss ZX1

 D-Lux Typ 109 ZX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 and the ZX1.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux Typ 109 and ZX1 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux Typ 109 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will result in more detail due to its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux Typ 109 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
87
has manual focus
excellent resolution (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Street photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography features
75
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (37MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
73
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent resolution (37 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
70
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34")
excellent resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (800g)
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Zeiss ZX1
 Leica D-Lux Typ 109Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Leica Zeiss
Model Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Zeiss ZX1
Also Known as Typ 109 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-23 2018-09-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4112 x 3088 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 255
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) 512GB internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,095 -