Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic ZR3

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 2 years after the ZR3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 features external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the ZR3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and ZR3 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and ZR3.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZR3 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.