Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VG-160
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost 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 Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Lets look closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
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Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus VG-160
| D-Lux 6 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 9 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Leica D-Lux 6
| VG-160 | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus VG-160
| D-Lux 6 | VG-160 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outer dimensions 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 VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the VG-160.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and VG-160 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and VG-160.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus VG-160 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Olympus VG-160 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Olympus VG-160 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 7cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | 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 | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 298 gr (0.66 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 shots | 165 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-70B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $1,600 | $90 |