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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2 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 Q2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing D-Lux Typ 109 and Q2, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Leica. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 was introduced to market in September 2014 and Leica Q2 was launched in March 2019. As you can see, D-Lux Typ 109 is 5 years older than Q2. 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 Leica Q2 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 Q2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-03-07
  • 47MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • 28 mm f1.70 Prime Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 718g. 130 x 80 x 92 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Type No. 4889
  • Replaced Leica Q 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 Leica Q2

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2 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 Q2
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
405 g vs 718 g 313 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
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Reasons to choose Leica Q2 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
47 MP vs 13 MP 261% 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
Continuous Shooting
20.0fps vs 11.0fps 9 fps faster
Battery Life
370 shots vs 300 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
1.70 vs 2.80 faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution
3680k dot vs 2760k dot 33% higher resolution
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Common Strengths of Leica D-Lux and Leica Q2
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
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-II Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Leica D-Lux and Leica Q2
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
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2: 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 Q2 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 Q2 has external dimensions of 130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62″) and weighs 718 g (1.58 lb / 25.33 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2. Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 37mm thinner than Leica Q2.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2.
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2 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 (313g ) than the Leica Q2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q2
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q2
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of Q2, 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 Leica Q2'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 Q2: 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 Q2 has a 47.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Leica Q2's sensor provides 34MP 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.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Leica Q2's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the D-Lux Typ 109 and Q2 sensor size comparison.

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2 Cameras


As seen above, Leica Q2 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 Q2 Lens Specs Comparison

Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features a 24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 3.1× zoom lens whereas Leica Q2 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 Q2's 28mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, Q2'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 Q2. However, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica Q2 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q2
Widest - Sony ZV-1F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q2
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q2
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

D-Lux Typ 109
Q2
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
Average
What types of Photography are Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Leica Q2 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 Q2 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: 47.0MP
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 Q2 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 Q2 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: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
28 mm Tele Lens
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica Q2 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
Environmental Sealings
718g
Body Thickness 92mm
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica Q2 for Landscape Photography

GOOD
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: 47.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica Q2: 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 Q2, 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 Q2 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 Q2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #60 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Leica Q2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Leica D-Lux Typ 109. Otherwise, Leica Q2 is the better camera overall.

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Leica Q2 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica D-Lux Leica Q2
Brand Leica Leica
Announced 2014-09-23 2019-03-07
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 47 megapixels
Max Resolution 4112 x 3088 8368 x 5584
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 50,000 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 50 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×) 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 1/40000s
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
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/500s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps 20.0 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 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 405g 718g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm 130 x 80 x 92mm
Battery Life 300 shots 370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 96
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.4
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2491
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