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Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Review

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    Main Features

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

    First introduced in September 2014 , Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is a 13.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 lens. D-Lux Typ 109 is also sold as Typ 109 in some of the countries. Leica later replaced D-Lux Typ 109 with D-Lux 7. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) vs Leica D-Lux 7

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has an Overall Score of 65/100 and ranked #24 out of 61 in Large Sensor Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #217 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Specs
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) and has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 55 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.17″). Considering that the average weight of Large Sensor Compact type cameras is 401g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 55mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 with the dimensions:

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Leica D-Lux Typ 109, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 with its main competitors:

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs D-Lux Typ 109 Thickness vs D-Lux Typ 109
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    403g 2g lighter 64mm 9mm thicker
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Panasonic LX100
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    393g 12g lighter 55mm equal thickness
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica D-Lux 6
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    298g 107g lighter 46mm 9mm thinner
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica C-Lux
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    340g 65g lighter 46mm 9mm thinner
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Panasonic LX100 II
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    392g 13g lighter 64mm 9mm thicker
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    469g 64g heavier 52mm 3mm thinner
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica X1
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    306g 99g lighter 32mm 23mm thinner
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica X2
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    345g 60g lighter 52mm 3mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor and Photography Features

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a 13.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4112 x 3088 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. D-Lux Typ 109 has a native ISO range of 200 - 25600 which can be boosted to 100 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is not the highest resolution Four Thirds camera. Panasonic G95 with its 20.3MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Panasonic G95 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Leica D-Lux Typ 109's Four Thirds sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Lens

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features a 24-75 mm F1.7-2.8 3.1× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end. On the contrary, 75mm on the tele side is only good for classic portrait shots, but doesn't provide a real telephoto reach.

    Wide Coverage

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

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

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    D-Lux Typ 109
    Longest - Panasonic ZS200
    Average

    Providing a max aperture of f1.70 at 24mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f2.80 on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    D-Lux Typ 109
    Fastest - Panasonic LX10
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    D-Lux Typ 109
    Fastest - Leica Q
    Average

    D-Lux Typ 109 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Leica D-Lux Typ 109's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 LCD and Viewfinder

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 back view and LCD

    D-Lux Typ 109 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,760kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.7x (35mm equivalent).

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n with NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, D-Lux Typ 109 can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.

    You can connect D-Lux Typ 109 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 300 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Large Sensor Compact type cameras is 303 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Large Sensor Compact Cameras

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    Leica X Vario with its 450shots is the model with longest battery life among Large Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Leica X Vario or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica D-Lux 7
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes Yes No
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Panasonic LX100
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    3840 x 2160 300shots Yes No Yes
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica D-Lux 6
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No No
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica C-Lux
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    3840 x 2160 370shots Yes Yes No
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Panasonic LX100 II
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes Yes No
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Fujifilm X100F
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    1920 x 1080 390shots Yes No No
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica X1
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    None shots No No No
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Camera Leica X2
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    None 450shots No No No

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Video Features

    With Leica D-Lux Typ 109, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p,24p fps and save in and MPEG-4 formats. This means that Leica D-Lux Typ 109 provides 4K (Ultra-HD) video. Except some exotic 6K and 8K video recording cameras, 4K is the new standard in consumer video world.

    D-Lux Typ 109 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Large Sensor Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Fujifilm X100V or Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 in a similar price range.

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 can shoot continuously at max speed of 11.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately D-Lux Typ 109 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 49 points to choose from.

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Leica D-Lux Typ 109 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    NFC Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    4K (UHD) Video
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    25.600 Max ISO
    49 Focus Points
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    11.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    Fast 1.70 Lens at Wide
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele
    2760kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    AE Bracketing
    UHS-I Memory Card Support
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No Touch Screen
    Low Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
    Heavy Body: 405
    No Environmental Sealing
    75 mm - Poor Telezoom Coverage
    Optical Zoom only 3.1X
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    What type of Photography is Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in 5 different photography areas.

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Portrait Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a score of 61 for Portrait Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Portrait Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    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

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Portrait Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Street Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a score of 85 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f1.70
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Street Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Sports Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a score of 52 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    49 Focus Points
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    External Flash Shoe
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Environmental Sealings
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    75 mm Tele Lens

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Sports Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Daily Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a score of 74 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    RAW shooting capability
    405g
    Body Thickness 55mm
    3.1X Optical Zoom

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Daily Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Landscape Photography

    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has a score of 40 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux Typ 109 for Landscape Photography
    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Leica D-Lux Typ 109 compares with other Large Sensor Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Leica D-Lux Typ 109 alternatives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leica D-Lux Typ 109
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    Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Leica
    Model Leica D-Lux Typ 109
    Also known as Typ 109
    Announced 2014-09-23
    Body Type Large sensor compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 24-75 mm (3.1×)
    Max Aperture F1.7-2.8
    Macro Focus Range 3cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 2,760k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.7x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
    Flash Modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm
    Sensor Area 224.90mm2
    Sensor Resolution 13 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4112 x 3088
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Min Native ISO 200
    Min Boosted ISO 100
    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
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 405g
    Physical Dimensions 118 x 66 x 55mm
    Battery Life 300 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
    Storage Slots 1


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