Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 4 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the D-Lux 6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Leica D-Lux 6. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Leica D-Lux 6
Fujifilm Z37 | D-Lux 6 |
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm Z37
D-Lux 6 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica D-Lux 6
Fujifilm Z37 | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 has outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica D-Lux 6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the D-Lux 6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and D-Lux 6.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 uses the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Leica D-Lux 6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Leica D-Lux 6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 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 dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
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 All around 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 |
Style 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $1,600 |