Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here, we are analyzing the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 19 months later than the SZ-30MR making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and SZ-30MR is 86 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.