Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Introduced November 2010
- Renewed by Nikon P7100

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

The D-Lux 6 was introduced 23 months after the P7000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the P7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Nikon P7000
D-Lux 6 | P7000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Leica D-Lux 6
P7000 | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Nikon P7000
D-Lux 6 | P7000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 features external 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) while the Nikon P7000 has sizing of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the P7000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and P7000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and P7000.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher D-Lux 6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Nikon Coolpix P7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2010-11-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | 6.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 pounds) | 310g (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 350 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,600 | $354 |