Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ10W

Below, we are matching up the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HZ10W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the HZ10W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and HZ10W is 86 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent D-Lux 6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.