Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH2
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Let's take a closer look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe D-Lux 6 was manufactured 21 months later than the FH2 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic FH2
| D-Lux 6 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Leica D-Lux 6
| FH2 | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH2
| D-Lux 6 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to 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") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the FH2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and FH2 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and FH2.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $1,600 | $149 |