Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 8
Wins
GR IVx
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,000)
- AD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 17 MP)
- BGR IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 397 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
D-Lux 8 is 21mm wider, 8mm taller, and 29mm thicker than GR IVx.
D-Lux 8 is 132 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 62mm D-Lux 8 · 33mm GR IVx
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IVx
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.6× 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 8
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,000 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 397 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, D-Lux 8 or GR IVx?
GR IVx scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 8 and GR IVx?
D-Lux 8 is 17 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 8 and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 8 or the GR IVx?
D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 8 and GR IVx?
D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 132 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 8 and GR IVx record 4K video?
D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the D-Lux 8 and GR IVx weather sealed?
D-Lux 8: No. GR IVx: No.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 8 launched at $1,595 and GR IVx at $1,499. The GR IVx is $96 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Ricoh press materials.