Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FX78

In this write-up, we are matching up the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FX78 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 21 months after the FX78 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has external 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 FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the FX78.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and FX78 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and FX78.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX78 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.