Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and ZS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 months prior to the ZS30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and ZS30 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and ZS30.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.