Leica
D-Lux 7
Premium compact with fast 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom and 4K video.
$1,195
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
Sony
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
ZV-1 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 7
Wins
ZV-1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD-Lux 7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZV-1 has higher AF points / zones (315 vs 49)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 6 fps)
- AD-Lux 7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 260 shots)
- AD-Lux 7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD-Lux 7
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
D-Lux 7 is 29mm wider, 31mm taller, and 29mm thicker than ZV-1.
D-Lux 7 is 286 g heavier than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm D-Lux 7 · 44mm ZV-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D-Lux 7
134 × 72 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
1.9× 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
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
AF points / zones
315 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
294 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
24 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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Leica D-Lux 7
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, D-Lux 7 or ZV-1?
D-Lux 7 scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for ZV-1 — 580g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1?
D-Lux 7 is 17 MP and ZV-1 is 20.1 MP, so the ZV-1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1 have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 7 or the ZV-1?
D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic. ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1?
D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the ZV-1 is 286 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1 record 4K video?
D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the D-Lux 7 and ZV-1 weather sealed?
D-Lux 7: Yes. ZV-1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the D-Lux 7 and 260 shots for the ZV-1, giving the D-Lux 7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 7 launched at $1,195 and ZV-1 at $749. The ZV-1 is $446 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sony press materials.