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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and TG-310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 21 months after the TG-310 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus TG-310

 D-Lux 6 TG-310 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 TG-310 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-310

 D-Lux 6 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the TG-310.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and TG-310 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and TG-310.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-310 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
57
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-310
 Leica D-Lux 6Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-09-17 2011-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,600 $0