Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH25

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FH25 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 21 months after the FH25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers outside measurements 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 FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the FH25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and FH25 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and FH25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH25 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.