Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus 8010

The following is a thorough review of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and 8010 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 2 years after the 8010 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 detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the 8010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers physical 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 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the 8010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and 8010 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and 8010.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 8010 will show more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.