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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F70EXR grades vs the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Leica D-Lux 6

 F70EXR D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 D-Lux 6 F70EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2009Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Leica D-Lux 6

 F70EXR D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR versus the D-Lux 6.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and D-Lux 6 is 93 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and D-Lux 6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The F70EXR uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older F70EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (330 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
great battery life (330 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography factors
31
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Leica D-Lux 6
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Leica D-Lux 6
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $1,600