Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed September 2012
- Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FH22 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 2 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic FH22
D-Lux 6 | FH22 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Leica D-Lux 6
FH22 | D-Lux 6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH22
D-Lux 6 | FH22 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH22 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the FH22.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and FH22 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and FH22.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH22 will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Style of battery | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,600 | $200 |