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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 9 months before the MX-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax MX-1

 D-Lux 6 MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 MX-1 D-Lux 6 
AnnouncedJuly 2013September 2012Fresher by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax MX-1

 D-Lux 6 MX-1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the MX-1.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and MX-1 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and MX-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax MX-1 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography advice
42
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (290 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
good battery pack (290 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography info
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
55
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging factors
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (298g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax MX-1
 Leica D-Lux 6Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Pentax MX-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 391 gr (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 290 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,600 $400