Fujifilm T500 vs Leica D-Lux 6

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T500 vs Leica D-Lux 6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 4 months later than the D-Lux 6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the D-Lux 6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the D-Lux 6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T500 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm T500 will give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.