Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Pentax K-3 II

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Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Pentax K-3 II

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

Go in depth with our full Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-3 II Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-3 II conclusion.

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Differences

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) advantages over Pentax K-3 II

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
55 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
405g vs 785g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Pentax K-3 II advantages over Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
24.4 vs 12.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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Top-notch image quality; Spectacular detail from Pixel Shift Resolution; Better performance than K-3; Geotag images with no accessories; Great ergonomics in a compact body; Clever on-demand low-pass filtering; Broad sensitivity range; Large and bright viewfinder for an APS-C camera; Dual card slots
No built-in flash strobe; No wireless flash support out of the box; AstroTracer function can be finicky; AE Lock button is poorly located; Below-average battery life for a prosumer DSLR; Requires a different battery grip accessory than its predecessors
Read our Pentax K-3 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic LX100

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Panasonic LX100

$875
4/3

Has anti-aliasing filter

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Panasonic LX100

Pentax K-3 II

Panasonic LX100

$830
APS-C

Larger sensor
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Panasonic LX100

Compared to Canon T6i

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon T6i

$875
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Canon T6i

Compared to Canon G5X

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon G5X

$875
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Canon G5X

Pentax K-3 II

Canon G5X

$830
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Canon G5X

Compared to Pentax KP

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Pentax KP

$875
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 II

Pentax KP

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

$999
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax KP

Compared to Panasonic LX100 II

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Panasonic LX100 II

$875
4/3

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$898
4/3

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) vs Panasonic LX100 II

Pentax K-3 II

Panasonic LX100 II

$830
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$898
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-3 II vs Panasonic LX100 II

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