Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5100

Here is a complete comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S5100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 2 years later than the S5100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the S5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys outside dimensions 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 S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the S5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and S5100 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and S5100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S5100 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.