Leica D-Lux 6 vs Leica Q3

Below is a detailed overview of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Leica Q3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Leica. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and Q3 (60MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and Q3 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the Q3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Leica Q3 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the Q3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Leica Q3. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Leica Q3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 features outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Leica Q3 has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Leica Q3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the Q3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and Q3 is 86 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and Q3.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Leica Q3 will give you greater detail having an extra 50MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.