Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon DL 24-500 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

D-Lux 7 vs DL 24-500 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Nikon DL 24-500 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 24-500

  • Introduced in March 2016
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 21 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-500mm (21x), f2.8-5.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 122.5 x 89.9 x 138.8mm³ (4.8″ x 3.5″ x 5.5″)
  • 780g (25.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DL 24-500

D-Lux 7 vs DL 24-500 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 24-500’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.

Advantage: Leica D-Lux 7

D-Lux 7 vs DL 24-500: Viewfinder

D-Lux 7 has an electronic viewfinder and it’s resolution is 2.76 megapixel with magnification of 0.70x.

DL 24-500 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.36 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.70x.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

D-Lux 7 (0.70x)

DL 24-500 (0.70x)

Note: Differences in the image area are the result of different image ratios, 3:2 or 4:3. That can make it difficult to compare the viewfinder magnification of both cameras.

Leica D-Lux 7 VS Nikon DL 24-500 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Leica D-Lux 7 a better choice

D-Lux 7

DL 24-500

Larger sensor (5)

Four Thirds 1″
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 160 – 12800 ISO
Better viewfinder (4, Megapixel)

2.76 2.36
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.20 1.04
Longer battery life (3, photos)

403 290
Weighs less (2)

393g
(12.7 oz.)
780g
(25.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

498cm³
(31 cu.in.)
1529cm³
(96 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the D-Lux 7 are the larger sensor, the larger sensitivity and the better viewfinder. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the DL 24-500. Another advantage over the DL 24-500: the more compact size.

The D-Lux 7 scores 22 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon DL 24-500

D-Lux 7

DL 24-500

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)

Articulated monitor (2)

External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DL 24-500 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 articulated display and the connector for an external microphone.

Yields 19 points for the DL 24-500.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

D-Lux 7

DL 24-500

Image stabilizer

Touch screen

Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi

Leica D-Lux 7 VS Nikon DL 24-500 Dimensions

Look at front view of the D-Lux 7 and DL 24-500

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Leica D-Lux 7

Nikon DL 24-500

22
19

We advise to choose the newest model: Leica D-Lux 7.