Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus E-PM2

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus E-PM2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 8 months prior to the E-PM2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the E-PM2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus E-PM2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the E-PM2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and E-PM2 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and E-PM2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-PM2 will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.