Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and ZS15 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 months later than the ZS15 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the ZS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and ZS15 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS15 will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.