Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

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Overview

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) was introduced in September 2014 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) 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

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Highlights

12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
80 - 1,600 Native ISO
11 Focus Points
Image Stabilization
2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
1.7 fps Continuous Shooting
640 x 480 Video Shooting
Built-in Flash

Table of Contents

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15.

PROS

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

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)

Video Capture
80 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Light - 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)
Internal Storage
Orientation Sensor

CONS

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

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

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
11 Focus Points
No Face Detection
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing

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

AVERAGE

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

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

Screen Size - 2.70"

Advantage of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15.

	Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)	vs	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Larger Sensor	Micro Four Thirds	vs	1/2.33-inch
Higher Sensor Resolution	12.8 Megapixel	vs	12.1 Megapixel
Higher Native ISO	25,600	vs	1,600
Max Image Resolution	4112 x 3088	vs	4000 x 3000
RAW Support		vs
Timelapse Recording		vs
More Focus Points	49	vs	11
Multi Area Autofocus		vs
Center Autofocus		vs
Selective Autofocus		vs
Tracking Autofocus		vs
Continuous Autofocus		vs
Face Detection		vs
Reaches Wider Angle	24 mm	vs	29 mm
Maximum Aperture at Wide End	f/1.7	vs	f/3.3
Maximum Aperture at Tele End	f/2.8	vs	f/5.9
Min Macro Focus Distance	3 cm	vs	5 cm
Larger Screen	3.0"	vs	2.70"
Higher Resolution Screen	921k dot	vs	230k dot
Viewfinder	Electronic	vs
Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec	vs	1/2000 sec
Higher Max Continuous Shooting	11.0 fps	vs	1.7 fps
External Flash Connectivity		vs
Manual Exposure Mode		vs
Aperture Priority		vs
Shutter Priority		vs
Center Weighted Metering		vs
Spot Metering		vs
Higher Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	vs	640 x 480
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	vs	Mono
Built-In Wi-Fi		vs

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

Leica D-Lux 7

Micro Four Thirds

17 MP

Canon R100

APS-C

24.1 MP

Fujifilm X-E4

APS-C

26.1 MP

Sony a9

Full Frame

24.2 MP

Canon R50

APS-C

24.2 MP

Canon R3

Full Frame

24.1 MP

Pentax Q-S1

1/1.7-inch

12.4 MP

Canon 5DS R

Full Frame

50.6 MP

Leica D-Lux 6

1/1.7-inch

10.1 MP

Nikon Z8

Full Frame

45.7 MP

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III

Micro Four Thirds

20.4 MP

Pentax WG-3

1/2.3-inch

16 MP

Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

Panasonic FS15

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 over Leica D-Lux (Typ 109).

	Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)	vs	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Lower Native ISO	200	vs	80
Reachs More Telephoto	75 mm	vs	145 mm
Greater Optical Zoom	3.1x	vs	5x
Built-in Flash		vs
Lighter	405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)	vs	136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)

Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15.

Panasonic FS12

1/2.33-inch

12 MP

Panasonic FS42

1/2.5-inch

10.1 MP

Panasonic FS25

1/2.33-inch

12.1 MP

Canon 7D II

APS-C

20.2 MP

Sony a6100

APS-C

24.2 MP

Canon R3

Full Frame

24.1 MP

Nikon Z f

Full Frame

24.4 MP

Canon R10

APS-C

24.2 MP

Canon Rebel T5

APS-C

18.0 MP

Canon R5 C

Full Frame

45.0 MP

Casio EX-FS10

1/2.3-inch

9.10 MP

Nikon Z6 II

Full Frame

24.5 MP

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Video Capture
High Native ISO	25,600	1,600
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Light	405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)	136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)

WEAKNESSES	Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Small Sensor	Micro Four Thirds	1/2.33-inch
Low Resolution Sensor	12.8 Megapixel	12.1 Megapixel
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing

Screen and Viewfinder

Screen

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Electronic Viewfinder on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,760k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15.

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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Photography Features

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can take pictures up to 4112 x 3088 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Connectivity, Battery and Storage

Built-in Wi-Fi on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) 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 on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

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 Inputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 comes with DMW-BCF10 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

Other Features

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica D-Lux (Typ 109), and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 can shoot continuously up to 1.7 fps.

Flash

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 has a built-in 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) body has dimensions of 118 x 66 x 55 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.17") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 body has dimensions of 97 x 54 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.13 x 0.87"). Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 weighs 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz).

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

118 mm

66 mm

97 mm

54 mm

55 mm

22 mm

Size comparisons of Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 for Different Types of Photography

We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

Landscape Photography

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

AVERAGE

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

POOR

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing

Sports Photography

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

GOOD

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

POOR

1,600 Highest Native ISO
11 Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
Orientation Sensor

Wildlife Photography

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

AVERAGE

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

AVERAGE

1,600 Highest Native ISO
11 Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Orientation Sensor

Portrait Photography

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

GOOD

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

AVERAGE

Small Sensor
11 Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Orientation Sensor

Street Photography

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

GOOD

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)

GOOD

Small Sensor
11 Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)

Travel Photography

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

GOOD

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

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)

Evaluations

We evaluate Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and give them scores of 68 and 48 out of 100 recpectively. 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.

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

OVERALL

Sensor

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

AVERAGE

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

POOR

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO

Photo

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

GOOD

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

AVERAGE

Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps
No External Flash Connectivity

Video

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

POOR

Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

Focusing

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

GOOD

49 Focus Points
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus

POOR

11 Focus Points
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus

Screen and Viewfinder

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

GOOD

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

POOR

Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder

Connectivity

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

GOOD

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

BAD

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

Battery, Storage and Physical

Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15

POOR

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

POOR

No Environmental Sealing
Light - 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)
Internal Storage

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