Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6010

Following is a in depth assessment of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and 6010 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 3 years after the 6010 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the 6010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the 6010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and 6010 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and 6010.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus 6010 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.