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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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
Panasonic TS6
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Panasonic TS6

 D-Lux 6 TS6 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 TS6 D-Lux 6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2012Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic TS6

 D-Lux 6 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
64
great battery pack (330 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
73
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic TS6
 Leica D-Lux 6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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