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Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 4 years before the D-Lux 6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the D-Lux 6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm Z35 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm Z35

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2009More recent by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm Z35 D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the D-Lux 6.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and D-Lux 6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery life (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
great battery life (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Leica D-Lux 6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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
Form of battery - 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $1,600