Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FH8

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FH8 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 9 months later than the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the FH8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and FH8 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and FH8.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH8 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.