Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic ZS5

Following is a extensive assessment of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and ZS5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 2 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the ZS5 with regards 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-ZS5. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers physical dimensions 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 ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the ZS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and ZS5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and ZS5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS5 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.