Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and SZ5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 3 months later than the SZ5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the SZ5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and SZ5 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and SZ5.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ5 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.