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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and 6020 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 2 years after the 6020 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus 6020

 D-Lux 6 6020 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2010More modern by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 6020 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 6020

 D-Lux 6 6020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with 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) and the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the 6020.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and 6020 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and 6020.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus 6020 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
28
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography details
Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery (330 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
57
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging info
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (298g)
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 6020
 Leica D-Lux 6Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also Known as - mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-09-17 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine TruePic III
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 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,600 $279