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Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 8 months later than the D-Lux 6 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the D-Lux 6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm X20 D-Lux 6 
LaunchedApril 2013September 2012More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Fujifilm X20

 D-Lux 6 Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Leica D-Lux 6

 Fujifilm X20 D-Lux 6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 features outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the D-Lux 6.

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and D-Lux 6 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
42
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (353g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Fujifilm X20Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X20 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-29 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $1,600