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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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
Olympus TG-810
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus TG-810

 D-Lux 6 TG-810 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2011Fresher 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 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-810

 D-Lux 6 TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution920k920kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
64
good battery (330 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (298g)
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus TG-810
 Leica D-Lux 6Olympus TG-810
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