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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 550WP
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 3 years after the 550WP which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the 550WP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus 550WP

 D-Lux 6 550WP 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2009Newer by 45 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Leica D-Lux 6

 550WP D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 550WP

 D-Lux 6 550WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the 550WP.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and 550WP is 86 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and 550WP.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent D-Lux 6 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
Olympus 550WP Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
64
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging info
Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
32
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (298g)
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 550WP
 Leica D-Lux 6Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Other name - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,600 $399