Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Released December 2012

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

The D-Lux 6 was introduced 3 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
D-Lux 6 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Leica D-Lux 6
XZ-2 iHS | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
D-Lux 6 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | December 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got physical measurements 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 XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and XZ-2 iHS is 86 and 85 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus XZ-2 iHS to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 lb) | 346g (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 340 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,600 | $450 |