Leica D-Lux 6 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 16 months later than the V-Lux 30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the V-Lux 30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Leica V-Lux 30. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux 6 and Leica V-Lux 30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the V-Lux 30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and V-Lux 30 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and V-Lux 30.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica V-Lux 30 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 6 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.