Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus SH-3

In this write-up, we are comparing the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and SH-3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 4 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the SH-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the SH-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and SH-3 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SH-3 will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.