Leica D-Lux 6 vs Samsung HZ35W

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and HZ35W (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the HZ35W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and HZ35W is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ35W will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 6 should have a benefit in sensor tech.