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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
82 Imaging
51 Features
70 Overall
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71

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.

Photography Glossary

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).
Check the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
86
 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
70
 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)
69
 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 -