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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
60 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the SZ3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the SZ3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic SZ3

		

		

			
 D-Lux 6 SZ3 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Leica D-Lux 6

		

		

			
 SZ3 D-Lux 6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic SZ3

		

		

			
 D-Lux 6 SZ3 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with exterior 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the SZ3.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and SZ3 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and SZ3.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
41
 you can focus manually
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
30
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 heavier than competitors (298 grams)
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (330 shots)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
64
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than competitors (298 grams)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
71
 lighter than competition (126g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
57
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
39
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.4)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
 heavier than competitors (298g)
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (126g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic SZ3
 Leica D-Lux 6Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 298g (0.66 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,600 $150