Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus SZ-11

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 14 months after the SZ-11 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the SZ-11.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and SZ-11 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-11 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.