Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon L120

Here, we are reviewing the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and L120 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and L120 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 20 months later than the L120 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix L120. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon L120 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the L120.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and L120 is 86 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and L120.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L120 will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.