• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.8 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.8 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic LX100 advantages over Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

  • Less expensive
    $598 vs $875
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) advantages over Panasonic LX100

  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality; Great performance in most respects; Bright zoom lens with good macro performance; Photographer-friendly body easily fits in a coat pocket or small bag; Roomy, high-res built-in viewfinder; Decent battery life

  • Won't fit in a pants pocket; Relatively low resolution by modern standards; Zoom lens has only a modest telephoto; Soft corners at wide or tele positions; Aperture dial is too easily bumped; Bundled flash is fairly weak

  • Read our Panasonic LX100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Panasonic LX100
Sony RX100 III
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $748
  • 1 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Internal flash

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Sony RX100 III

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
Sony RX100 III
  • $875
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $748
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Canon G7X

Panasonic LX100
Canon G7X
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $699
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Canon G7X

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
Canon G7X
  • $875
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $699
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Canon G7X

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Panasonic LX100
Olympus XZ-2
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Olympus XZ-2

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
Olympus XZ-2
  • $875
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Panasonic LX100
Pentax MX-1
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1289
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax MX-1

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
Pentax MX-1
  • $875
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1289
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Pentax MX-1

Compared to Canon G1X Mark II

Panasonic LX100
Canon G1X Mark II
  • $598
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $599
  • 1.5 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic LX100 vs Canon G1X Mark II

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)
Canon G1X Mark II
  • $875
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $599
  • 1.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Canon G1X Mark II

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