Nikon D6 vs Panasonic LX100

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon D6 versus Panasonic LX100, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D6 was brought out 5 years later than the LX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D6 grades vs the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D6 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D6 has got outside measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D6 and the LX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D6 and LX100 is 50 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D6 and LX100.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D6 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D6 will give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer D6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.