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Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX500 versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out 8 months before the D-Lux 6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm JX500 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm JX500

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm JX500 D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 versus Leica D-Lux 6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the D-Lux 6.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm JX500 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography highlights
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography highlights
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
great battery life (330 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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