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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q Typ 116 Comparison

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Leica D-Lux Typ 109

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

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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing D-Lux Typ 109 and Q Typ 116, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Leica. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 was introduced to market in September 2014 and Leica Q was launched in June 2015. There is only 9 months difference between D-Lux Typ 109 and Q Typ 116 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q 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

Leica Q Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-10
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 28 mm f1.70 Prime Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 640g. 130 x 80 x 93 mm
  • Also known as Typ 116

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 Q (Typ 116)

Leica Q was replaced by Leica Q2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q (Typ 116)
Leica Q2 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q 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 Leica Q
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 10.0fps 1 fps faster
Weight
405 g vs 640 g 235 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
75mm vs 28mm 47 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
3.1× vs 1x more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Reasons to choose Leica Q over Leica D-Lux
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.76x vs 0.7x Larger Viewfinder
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 13 MP 84% more pixels
Max ISO
50.000 vs 25.600 95% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Max Aperture - Tele
1.70 vs 2.80 faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution
3680k dot vs 2760k dot 33% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
36.00µm2 vs 17.71µm2 103% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Leica D-Lux and Leica Q
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 10.0fps 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
Max Aperture - Wide
1.70 vs 1.70 Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 1.70 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Leica D-Lux and Leica Q
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q: 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 Leica Q 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). Leica Q has external dimensions of 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66″) and weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 38mm thinner than Leica Q.

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

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

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

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

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is significantly lighter (235g ) than the Leica Q which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q Typ 116
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q Typ 116
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Average
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Leica D-Lux Typ 109 nor Leica Q (Typ 116) 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 D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q'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 D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q: 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, Leica Q has a 24.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro II processor.

Leica Q'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 Q Typ 116 sensor size comparison.

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


As seen above, Leica Q has a 3.8x 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 Leica Q Lens Specs Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features a 24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 3.1× zoom lens whereas Leica Q features a 28 mm F1.7 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Leica D-Lux Typ 109's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Leica Q's 28mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, Q Typ 116's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has 47mm longer reach than the Leica Q. However, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica Q is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q Typ 116
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q Typ 116
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q Typ 116
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q Typ 116
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q 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

Leica Q 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 Full frame (36 x 24 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

Leica Q 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 Full frame (36 x 24 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
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Leica Q 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: 10.0fps
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
28 mm Tele Lens
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica Q for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
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 Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
640g
Body Thickness 93mm
Read the details

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica Q 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 Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q: 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 Leica Q, 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 Leica Q 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
Leica Q
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #127 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Leica Q has a higher Overall Score thanks to its better image quality and more features compared to Leica D-Lux Typ 109. On the other hand the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 beats Leica Q in two significant areas: Value for Money and Compactness.
If you are a price conscious buyer and looking for a small and relatively low priced camera where you can take everywhere with you, Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is the right choice for you.
If you are after the better photographic performance with all the advanced features, definitely get the Leica Q

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Leica Q vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica D-Lux Leica Q
Brand Leica Leica
Announced 2014-09-23 2015-06-10
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds Full frame
Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 224.90mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 13 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 4112 x 3088 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 50,000 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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-75 mm (3.1×) 28 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F1.7-2.8 F1.7
Macro Focus Range 3cm 17cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,760k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x 0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
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) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 10.0 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
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 405g 640g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm 130 x 80 x 93mm
Battery Life 300 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 85
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2221
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