Fujifilm X30 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 24 months after the D-Lux 6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the D-Lux 6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Leica D-Lux 6. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica D-Lux 6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the D-Lux 6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and D-Lux 6 is 80 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X30 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.