Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LX5

Its time to look closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was announced 10 months after the LX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the LX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and LX5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and LX5.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer D-Lux 6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.