Reasons to choose D-LUX 4
Released in 2008, D-LUX 4 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 228 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-LUX 4
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
VS
Sensor area
46 mm²
D-LUX 445 mm²
Lumix DMC-LX2- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The D-LUX 4 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
D-LUX 4MetricLumix DMC-LX2
10.1 MPEffective pixels10 MP
7.85 × 5.89Sensor7.76 × 5.81
2.14 µmPixel pitch2.12 µm
4.58 µm²Pixel area4.51 µm²
21.84 MP/cm²Pixel density22.18 MP/cm²
4.41Crop factor4.46
—Maximum video—
228 gWeight220 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 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 4 has the larger sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LX2 has the lighter body. The D-LUX 4 has the higher effective resolution. The D-LUX 4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LX2
Released in 2006, Lumix DMC-LX2 has about 45 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.