Reasons to choose E1240
Released in 2007, E1240 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.5 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
GE E1240
vs Leica D-LUX 2
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
E124045 mm²
D-LUX 2- Area ratio
- 1.06:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 6.2%
The D-LUX 2 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
E1240MetricD-LUX 2
12.5 MPEffective pixels8.3 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.76 × 5.81
1.84 µmPixel pitch2.33 µm
3.4 µm²Pixel area5.43 µm²
29.43 MP/cm²Pixel density18.41 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.46
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight198 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D-LUX 2 has the larger sensor area. The E1240 has the lighter body. The E1240 has the higher effective resolution. The E1240 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-LUX 2
Released in 2005, D-LUX 2 has about 45 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.