Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH20

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 2 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has 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) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the FH20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and FH20 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and FH20.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH20 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 should have a benefit in sensor technology.