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Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2009
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Leica. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FC150 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the D-Lux 6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-FC150 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Casio EX-FC150

 D-Lux 6 EX-FC150 
LaunchedSeptember 2012November 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-FC150 D-Lux 6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 against the D-Lux 6.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC150 and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
64
good battery power (330 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging details
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-11-16 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $1,600