Reasons to choose D-Lux (Typ 109)
Released in 2014, D-Lux (Typ 109) has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.8 MP effective resolution, and a 405 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
vs Olympus Air A01
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
D-Lux (Typ 109)225 mm²
Air A01- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-Lux (Typ 109) and Air A01 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
D-Lux (Typ 109)MetricAir A01
12.8 MPEffective pixels16.05 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
4.19 µmPixel pitch3.74 µm
17.57 µm²Pixel area14.01 µm²
5.69 MP/cm²Pixel density7.14 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
405 gWeight147 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)StoragemicroSD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I
Li-ion Battery Pack Li-ion batteryBatteryBuilt-in Li-ion 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 D-Lux (Typ 109) and Air A01 have the same sensor area. The Air A01 has the lighter body. The Air A01 has the higher effective resolution. The Air A01 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Air A01
Released in 2015, Air A01 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16.05 MP effective resolution, and a 147 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.