Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P300

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and P300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was announced 16 months later than the P300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the P300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Nikon P300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the P300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and P300 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and P300.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon P300 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.