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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and FZ28 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic FZ28

 D-Lux 6 FZ28 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009Fresher by 45 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 FZ28 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FZ28

 D-Lux 6 FZ28 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the FZ28.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and FZ28 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and FZ28.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer D-Lux 6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
42
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (330 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery (330 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (298 grams)
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic FZ28
 Leica D-Lux 6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 417g (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,600 $599