Leica D-Lux vs. Leica C-Lux



Both the Leica D-Lux (left) and Leica C-Lux (right) are priced slightly above $1,000 – which one would you buy today? Here is a poll:


A quick specs comparison between the Leica D-Lux and Leica C-Lux:

Leica D-LuxLeica C-Lux
Resolution4112×30885472×3648
MP 13MP20MP
 Sensor sizeFour Thirds  1″
 ISO  200-25,600 125-12,800
Lens24-75mm24-360
Optical zoom3.1x15x
Aperture rangef/1.7 – 2.8f/3.3 – 6.4
Macro min focusing3cm5cm
Screen dots921,0001,240,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Viewfinder magnification1.39x.53x
Viewfinder resolution2,764,0002.330,000
Minimum shutter speed60 sec60 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/4,000 sec1/2,000 sec
Electronic shutter1/16,000 sec 1/16,000 sec
Built-in flashnoyes
Frame per seconds shooting11 fps10 fps
Battery life300370
Weight405g340g
Dimensions118x66x55mm113x67x46mm
USB chargingnoyes
Price$1,095$1,050
  • Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) is 4% (4.8 mm) wider and 1% (0.8 mm) shorter than Leica C-Lux.
  • Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) is 20% (9 mm) thicker than Leica C-Lux.
  • Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) [405 g] weights 19% (65 grams) more than Leica C-Lux [340 g] (*inc. batteries and memory card).
  • Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) dimensions: 117.8×66.2×55 mm (camera body only, excluding protrusion)
  • Leica C-Lux dimensions: 113x67x46 mm (camera body only, excluding protrusion)

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