Reasons to choose C-LUX 1
Released in 2006, C-LUX 1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica C-LUX 1
vs Leica C-LUX 2
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
C-LUX 125 mm²
C-LUX 2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-LUX 1 and C-LUX 2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C-LUX 1MetricC-LUX 2
6 MPEffective pixels7.2 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch1.86 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area3.45 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density28.99 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
132 gWeight131 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion BP-DC6 rechargeable battery 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 C-LUX 1 and C-LUX 2 have the same sensor area. The C-LUX 2 has the lighter body. The C-LUX 2 has the higher effective resolution. The C-LUX 2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose C-LUX 2
Released in 2007, C-LUX 2 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.2 MP effective resolution, and a 131 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.