Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ15W

Lets look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HZ15W (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 3 years after the HZ15W which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up against the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Samsung HZ15W. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with outer measurements 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 Samsung HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the HZ15W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and HZ15W is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ15W will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.