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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic FH22

 D-Lux 6 FH22 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 33 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper 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 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography details
Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
64
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography details
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (298g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH22
 Leica D-Lux 6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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