Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH27

Following is a extended analysis of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was introduced 21 months after the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the FH27.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and FH27 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH27 will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.