Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 1s

In this article, we will be matching up the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 1s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 3 years before the 1s which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 6 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the 1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the 1s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and 1s is 86 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and 1s.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 1s to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.