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Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Comparison

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Leica C-Lux

20 MP | 1 CMOS Sensor

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13 MP | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing C-Lux and D-Lux Typ 109, two Compact cameras by Leica. Leica C-Lux is a Large sensor compact class camera and Leica D-Lux is a Large Sensor Compact class camera.

Leica C-Lux was introduced to market in June 2018 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 was launched in September 2014. As you can see, D-Lux Typ 109 is 4 years older than C-Lux. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Leica C-Lux Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-06-10
  • 20MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 25600)
  • 24-360 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2330k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 340g. 113 x 67 x 46 mm

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-09-23
  • 13MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100)
  • 24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 405g. 118 x 66 x 55 mm
  • Also known as Typ 109

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 was replaced by Leica D-Lux 7. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica C-Lux

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Leica C-Lux over Leica D-Lux
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 13 MP 53% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution
1.240k dots vs 921k dots 34% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
370 shots vs 300 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Weight
340 g vs 405 g 65 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
360mm vs 75mm 285 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
15x vs 3.1× more flexible focal coverage
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±3 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Reasons to choose Leica D-Lux over Leica C-Lux
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 10.0fps 1 fps faster
Max Aperture - Wide
1.70 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 6.40 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 6.8m 0.2m longer range
Viewfinder Resolution
2760k dot vs 2330k dot 18% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
17.71µm2 vs 5.82µm2 204% larger pixel area
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Common Strengths of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica C-Lux has external dimensions of 113 x 67 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.81″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries). Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 55 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.17″) and weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109. Leica C-Lux is 5mm narrower and 9mm thinner than Leica D-Lux Typ 109 but it is also 1mm taller.

Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109.

Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109.
Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica C-Lux is significantly lighter (65g ) than the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

C-Lux
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

C-Lux
D-Lux Typ 109
Min
Average
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Leica C-Lux nor Leica D-Lux Typ 109 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109: Sensor Comparison

Leica C-Lux has a 20.0MP (1 ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a 13.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Leica C-Lux's sensor provides 7MP more than Leica D-Lux Typ 109's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the C-Lux and D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison.

Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Cameras


As seen above, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a 0.0x Larger sensor area than Leica C-Lux. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Lens Specs Comparison

Leica C-Lux features a 24-360 mm F3.3-6.4 15x zoom lens whereas Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features a 24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 3.1× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is faster than Leica C-Lux at this focal length. On the tele end, Leica C-Lux has 285mm longer reach than the Leica D-Lux Typ 109. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

C-Lux
D-Lux Typ 109
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

C-Lux
D-Lux Typ 109
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

C-Lux
D-Lux Typ 109
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

C-Lux
D-Lux Typ 109
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Leica C-Lux for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Leica C-Lux for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1 sensor
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.70
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Leica C-Lux for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
360 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
75 mm Tele Lens
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Leica C-Lux for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
15.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1 sensor
340g
Body Thickness 46mm
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
405g
Body Thickness 55mm
3.1X Optical Zoom
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Leica C-Lux for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 scores compare:

Leica C-Lux
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #22 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #225 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #25 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #248 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Leica C-Lux has a higher Overall Score than the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica C-Lux Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica C-Lux Leica D-Lux
Brand Leica Leica
Announced 2018-06-10 2014-09-23
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds
Dimensions 1 17.3 x 13 mm
Area 0.00mm2 224.90mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 13 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 4112 x 3088
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-360 mm (15x) 24-75 mm (3.1×)
Max Aperture F3.3-6.4 F1.7-2.8
Macro Focus Range 5cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,240k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,330k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 340g 405g
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm 118 x 66 x 55mm
Battery Life 370 shots 300 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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