Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS4

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 8 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the TS4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and TS4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and TS4.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS4 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.