Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LX7
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
45
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
45
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
45
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched September 2012
- Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
(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
- Released October 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic LX5
- Successor is Panasonic LX10
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The following is a detailed overview of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").
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Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic LX7
| D-Lux 6 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Leica D-Lux 6
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic LX7
| D-Lux 6 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | October 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides exterior dimensions 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 LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the LX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and LX7 is 86 and 86 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and LX7.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (298 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (330 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography information
good battery power (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than average (298 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
good battery (330 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (330 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (298 grams)
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2012-10-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 298g (0.66 lbs) | 298g (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 330 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $1,600 | $400 |