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
M11 is 3.2 years newer.
Wins
D-Lux 7
Wins
M11
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD-Lux 7 has higher AF points / zones (49 vs 0)
- AD-Lux 7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AD-Lux 7 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 15 frames)
- BM11 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 17 MP)
- AD-Lux 7 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4.5 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
M11
139 × 80 × 39 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
D-Lux 7 is 5mm narrower than M11 but it is also 11mm taller and 34mm thicker.
D-Lux 7 is 50 g heavier than M11.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm D-Lux 7 · 39mm M11
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
M11
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
D-Lux 7
AF points / zones
49 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 15 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Reasons to choose
M11
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139, 80, 38.5
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
50,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
530 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
700 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 7
Pros
- ✓Fast zoom lens
- ✓Leica color
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Premium price
M11
Pros
- ✓Rangefinder experience
- ✓60MP
- ✓Legendary brand
Cons
- –Manual focus only
- –Extremely expensive
- –No video focus
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, D-Lux 7 or M11?
D-Lux 7 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for M11 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 7 and M11?
D-Lux 7 is 17 MP and M11 is 60.3 MP, so the M11 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 7 and M11 have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while m11 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 7 or the M11?
D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic. M11 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 7 and M11?
D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g and M11 weighs 530 g, so the M11 is 50 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 7 and M11 record 4K video?
D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p. M11: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 7 and M11 weather sealed?
D-Lux 7: Yes. M11: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D-Lux 7 and 700 shots for the M11, giving the M11 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 7 launched at $1,195 and M11 at $8,995. The D-Lux 7 is $7,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.