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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Finepix Z91
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Old Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Leica D-Lux 6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Finepix Z90 was introduced 20 months prior to the D-Lux 6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Finepix Z90 grades against the D-Lux 6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Finepix Z90 D-Lux 6 
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 D-Lux 6 Finepix Z90 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Leica D-Lux 6

 Finepix Z90 D-Lux 6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the D-Lux 6.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and D-Lux 6 is 96 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and D-Lux 6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Finepix Z90 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Finepix Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography factors
68
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Leica D-Lux 6
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Leica D-Lux 6
Also called as Finepix Z91 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 133g (0.29 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 220 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
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
Price at release $220 $1,600