Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VR-340

The following is a in-depth overview of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and VR-340 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 9 months after the VR-340 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the VR-340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus VR-340. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Olympus VR-340 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the VR-340.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and VR-340 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and VR-340.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus VR-340 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.