Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux 6

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux 6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the C-Lux (1") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was released 5 years after the D-Lux 6 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the C-Lux grades against the D-Lux 6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux & Leica D-Lux 6. The complete galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Leica C-Lux and Leica D-Lux 6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the C-Lux and the D-Lux 6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C-Lux and D-Lux 6 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and D-Lux 6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C-Lux due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica C-Lux will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger C-Lux will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.