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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 8 months prior to the D-Lux 6 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades versus the D-Lux 6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR D-Lux 6 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions 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 Z1000EXR and Leica D-Lux 6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the D-Lux 6.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and D-Lux 6.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
41
focusing manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery (330 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging features
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (298g)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRLeica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Leica D-Lux 6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $1,600