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Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon G12
  • Later Model is Canon G16
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G15 was released around the same time to the D-Lux 6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G15 scores versus the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 G15 D-Lux 6 
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Canon G15

 D-Lux 6 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Leica D-Lux 6

 G15 D-Lux 6 
RevealedSeptember 2012September 2012Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G15 versus the D-Lux 6.

Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and D-Lux 6 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and D-Lux 6.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon G15 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G15
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (352g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography information
61
good battery life (350 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (352g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
better than average battery (330 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298g)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
55
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (352g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Canon G15 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Canon PowerShot G15Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $1,600