Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6000
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D-Lux 6 was released 3 years after the 6000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus 6000
D-Lux 6 | 6000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 40 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Leica D-Lux 6
6000 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 6000
D-Lux 6 | 6000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the 6000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and 6000.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent D-Lux 6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
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 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.66 lbs) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 | - |
Type of battery | 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 Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,600 | $259 |