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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2018
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Released February 2022
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic GH6, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and GH6 (25MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The D-Lux 7 was introduced 4 years prior to the GH6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D-Lux 7 matches up vs the GH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic GH6

 D-Lux 7 GH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 GH6 D-Lux 7 
ReleasedFebruary 2022November 2018Fresher by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1240kClearer display (+600k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic GH6

 D-Lux 7 GH6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH6 has sizing of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic GH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 7 against the GH6.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 7 and GH6 is 81 and 56 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 7 and GH6.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic GH6 to resolve more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older D-Lux 7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
79
manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography features
Panasonic GH6 Street photography features
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Sports photography highlights
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery power (360 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Travel photography with Panasonic GH6
78
great battery pack (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH6
76
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging highlights
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (5760 x 2880 pxls)
does have microphone port
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic GH6
 Leica D-Lux 7Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-11-20 2022-02-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4736 x 3552 5776 x 4336
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 118
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5760x2880
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 pounds) 823g (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Storage slots Single 2
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