Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2012
- Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
(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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced August 2011

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and TG-810 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 14 months later than the TG-810 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the TG-810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 & Olympus TG-810. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus TG-810
D-Lux 6 | TG-810 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Leica D-Lux 6
TG-810 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-810
D-Lux 6 | TG-810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got external 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) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the TG-810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and TG-810 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and TG-810.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-810 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Olympus TG-810 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 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 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | 220 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,600 | $428 |