Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic S3

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 21 months later than the S3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the S3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and S3 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and S3.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S3 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.