Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH5

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 21 months after the FH5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the FH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and FH5 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and FH5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.