Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH6

Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and FH6 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The D-LUX 5 was launched 15 months prior to the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D-LUX 5 scores against the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-LUX 5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D-LUX 5 vs the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and FH6 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and FH6.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-LUX 5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH6 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.