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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Leica D-LUX 5
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 14 months prior to the LF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic LF1

 D-Lux 6 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 LF1 D-Lux 6 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2012Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic LF1

 D-Lux 6 LF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outer measurements 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 LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the LF1.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and LF1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and LF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LF1 to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography details
Panasonic LF1 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (298g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography info
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
32
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (298 grams)
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic LF1
 Leica D-Lux 6Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 298 gr (0.66 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 330 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,600 $500