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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and TG-610 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 21 months after the TG-610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus TG-610

 D-Lux 6 TG-610 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 TG-610 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-610

 D-Lux 6 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the TG-610.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and TG-610 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and TG-610.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (298g)
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-610
 Leica D-Lux 6Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine TruePic III+
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos 210 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,600 $223