Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
Leica
D-Lux 7
Premium compact with fast 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom and 4K video.
$1,195
Released Nov 2018
EOS R1 is 5.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
D-Lux 7
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 59mm taller, and 15mm thicker than D-Lux 7.
EOS R1 is 535 g heavier than D-Lux 7.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm D-Lux 7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
D-Lux 7
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D-Lux 7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
D-Lux 7: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
580 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
D-Lux 7
Pros
- ✓Fast zoom lens
- ✓Leica color
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Premium price
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Canon EOS R1
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or D-Lux 7?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for D-Lux 7 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and D-Lux 7?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and D-Lux 7 is 17 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and D-Lux 7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while d-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the D-Lux 7?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and D-Lux 7?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g, so the D-Lux 7 is 535 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and D-Lux 7 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and D-Lux 7 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. D-Lux 7: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and D-Lux 7 at $1,195. The D-Lux 7 is $5,104 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.