Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon DL 24-85 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

D-Lux 7 vs DL 24-85 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon DL 24-85 Specs

D-Lux 7

  • Introduced in November 2018
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 17 megapixel
  • 11 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-75mm (3x), f1.7-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 118 x 66 x 64mm³ (4.6″ x 2.6″ x 2.5″)
  • 393g (12.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D-Lux 7

DL 24-85

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 21 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-85mm (4x), f1.8-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.9 x 61.3 x 49.8mm³ (4.1″ x 2.4″ x 2.0″)
  • 345g (11.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DL 24-85

D-Lux 7 vs DL 24-85 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

Boasting an area of 225mm² (0.36 sq.in.) the sensor of the D-Lux 7 is somewhat larger than the DL 24-85’s chip at 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (e.g. interior images), a clear disadvantage of the 1″ format.

Better choice: Leica D-Lux 7

Leica D-Lux 7 VS Nikon DL 24-85 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Leica D-Lux 7 a better choice

D-Lux 7

DL 24-85
Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds 1″
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 160 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.20 1.04
Longer battery life (3, photos)

403 250

Conclusion: Advantages of the D-Lux 7 are the larger sensor, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina.

The D-Lux 7 scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon DL 24-85

D-Lux 7

DL 24-85
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

17.00 20.80
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

11 20
Auto Focus points (4)

49 105
Built-in flash (2)
Weighs less (2)

393g
(12.7 oz.)		 345g
(11.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

498cm³
(31 cu.in.)		 320cm³
(20 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DL 24-85 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Nikon are the built-in flash, the lower weight than the D-Lux 7 and the more compact size.

Yields 19 points for the DL 24-85.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

D-Lux 7

DL 24-85
Image stabilizer
Touch screen
Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi
Leica D-Lux 7 VS Nikon DL 24-85 Dimensions

Look at front view of the D-Lux 7 and DL 24-85

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Leica D-Lux 7

Nikon DL 24-85

14
19

We recommend Nikon DL 24-85 as better choice.