Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

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    Highlights

    • 12.8 MP Micro Four Thirds Sensor
    • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2,760k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) was announced in 2014 and is a Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 12.8 Megapixel [] sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 200 to 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,760k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.


    Here is the Leica D series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Leica D series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Leica D-Lux 7 November
    2018
    17 MP
    Micro Four Thirds
    200 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    1,240k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) September
    2014
    12.8 MP
    Micro Four Thirds
    200 - 25,600 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica D-Lux 6 September
    2012
    10.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch
    80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Leica D-LUX 5 September
    2010
    10.1 MP
    1/1.63-inch
    80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Leica D-Lux 7 vs D-Lux (Typ 109) vs D-Lux 6 vs D-LUX 5.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109).

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.8 Megapixel
    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

    Successor

    In 2018 Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) was replaced by Leica D-Lux 7. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and its successor.

    UPGRADES Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
    Higher Sensor Resolution 17 Megapixel vs 12.8 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4736 x 3552 vs 4112 x 3088
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,240k dot vs 921k dot
    Lower Min Shutter Speed 1800 sec vs 60 sec
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Lighter 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz) vs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
    Longer Battery Life 340 shots vs 300 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) vs D-Lux 7.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,760k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) features a 12.8 megapixel Micro Four Thirds [] sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4112 x 3088 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Leica D-Lux (Typ 109).

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)'s shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


    Flash

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 55 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.17"). It weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    118 mm (4.65")

    66 mm (2.6")

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    55 mm (2.17")

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    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) dimensions

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) Evaluation

    We evaluate Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and give score of 68 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    68

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) a score of 63 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.8 Megapixel
    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    76

    We give Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) a score of 76 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

    Video

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) a score of 59 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

    Focusing

    GOOD
    73

    We give Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) a score of 73 for Focusing parameters.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    75

    We give Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) a score of 75 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,760k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    73

    We give Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) a score of 73 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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