Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FX48

Following is a extended assessment of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 3 years after the FX48 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and FX48 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and FX48.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX48 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.