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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5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-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 3 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

          

          

            
 D-Lux 6 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Leica D-Lux 6

          

          

            
 TG-630 iHS D-Lux 6 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

          

          

            
 D-Lux 6 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 features exterior 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 TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the TG-630 iHS.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and TG-630 iHS is 86 and 94 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and TG-630 iHS.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-630 iHS will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.

            Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
41
 focusing manually
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
27
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography features
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography information
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
64
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
59
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
57
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
32
 really wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Leica D-Lux 6Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-09-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.66 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,600 $200