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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III Comparison

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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing D-Lux Typ 109 and G1 X III, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Leica and Canon. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 was introduced to market in September 2014 and Canon G1 X III was launched in October 2017. As you can see, D-Lux Typ 109 is 3 years older than G1 X III. 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 D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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

Canon G1 X III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 399g. 115 x 78 x 51 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II Compare

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 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Leica D-Lux over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 9.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
300 shots vs 200 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
75mm vs 72mm 3 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
3.1× vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.70 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution
2760k dot vs 2360k dot 16% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
17.71µm2 vs 13.84µm2 27% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Leica D-Lux
LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Tiltable Flash
Yes vs No Bounce built-in flash off the ceiling
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 13 MP 84% more pixels
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Weight
399 g vs 405 g 6 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 7.0m 2m longer range
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Common Strengths of Leica D-Lux and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
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
LCD Screen Resolution
921k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 9.0fps 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
NFC Connection
Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Leica D-Lux and Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III: 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 D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III. Canon G1 X III is 3mm narrower and 4mm thinner than Leica D-Lux Typ 109 but it is also 12mm taller.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G1 X III is 6g lighter than the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
G1 X III
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
G1 X III
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of G1 X III, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to D-Lux Typ 109.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Canon G1 X III sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Leica D-Lux Typ 109's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to G1 X III.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III: Sensor Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a 13.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon G1 X III has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor.

Canon G1 X III's sensor provides 11MP 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 D-Lux Typ 109 and G1 X III sensor size comparison.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III Cameras


As seen above, Canon G1 X III has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Leica D-Lux Typ 109. 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 D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III Lens Specs Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features a 24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 3.1× zoom lens whereas Canon G1 X III features a 24-72 mm F2.8-5.6 3x 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 Canon G1 X III at this focal length. On the tele end, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has 3mm longer reach than the Canon G1 X III. At f2.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
G1 X III
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
G1 X III
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
G1 X III
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
G1 X III
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III 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 D-Lux Typ 109 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G1 X III for Portrait Photography

GOOD
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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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G1 X III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
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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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G1 X III for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G1 X III for Daily Photography

GOOD
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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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
399g
Body Thickness 51mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G1 X III for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
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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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Canon G1 X III: 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 D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III, 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 D-Lux Typ 109 and Canon G1 X III scores compare:

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #25 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #260 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Canon G1 X III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #154 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Canon G1 X III 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.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109
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Canon G1 X III vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica D-Lux Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III
Brand Leica Canon
Announced 2014-09-23 2017-10-25
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds APS-C
Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area 224.90mm2 332.27mm2
Megapixels 13 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 4112 x 3088 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 25,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 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 24-75 mm (3.1×) 24-72 mm (3x)
Max Aperture F1.7-2.8 F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range 3cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 9.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 9.0 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 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 405g 399g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm 115 x 78 x 51mm
Battery Life 300 shots 200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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