Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon P7000

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.