Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and TS6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D-Lux 6 was released 3 years before the TS6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic TS6
D-Lux 6 | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Leica D-Lux 6
TS6 | D-Lux 6 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | September 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic TS6
D-Lux 6 | TS6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys outside measurements 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 TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the TS6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and TS6 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and TS6.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,600 | $300 |