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
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Released Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 5.3 years newer.
Wins
D-Lux 7
Wins
OM-1 II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AD-Lux 7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 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)
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
D-Lux 7 is 1mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than OM-1 II.
D-Lux 7 is 19 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm D-Lux 7 · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D-Lux 7: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
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
D-Lux 7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, D-Lux 7 or OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for D-Lux 7 — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 7 and OM-1 II?
D-Lux 7 is 17 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 7 and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 7 or the OM-1 II?
D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 7 and OM-1 II?
D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the D-Lux 7 is 19 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 7 and OM-1 II record 4K video?
D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 7 and OM-1 II weather sealed?
D-Lux 7: Yes. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D-Lux 7 and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the D-Lux 7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 7 launched at $1,195 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The D-Lux 7 is $1,204 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.