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 OM-D E-M10 II
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
D-Lux (Typ 109)225 mm²
OM-D E-M10 II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-Lux (Typ 109) and OM-D E-M10 II 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)MetricOM-D E-M10 II
12.8 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
4.19 µmPixel pitch3.74 µm
17.57 µm²Pixel area13.97 µm²
5.69 MP/cm²Pixel density7.16 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
405 gWeight390 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Li-ion Battery Pack Li-ion batteryBatteryBLS-50 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 OM-D E-M10 II have the same sensor area. The OM-D E-M10 II has the lighter body. The OM-D E-M10 II has the higher effective resolution. The OM-D E-M10 II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose OM-D E-M10 II
Released in 2015, OM-D E-M10 II has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 390 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.