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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(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
Leica D-Lux 6
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm Z37 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm Z37

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2009Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm Z37 D-Lux 6 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (330 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
good battery power (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Leica D-Lux 6
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