Leica D-Lux 6 weighs
298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) and has external dimensions of
111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Leica D-Lux 6 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 46mm, it is not small either, 17mm thicker than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Leica D-Lux 6 with the dimensions:
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Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Leica D-Lux 6, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
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Physical size of the Leica D-Lux 6 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now let's compare Leica D-Lux 6 size with the camera that it replaced: Leica D-LUX 5. Leica D-LUX 5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Leica D-Lux 6.
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Comparison image of Leica D-Lux 6 and Leica D-LUX 5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Leica D-Lux 6 with its main competitors:
Leica D-Lux 6 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Leica D-Lux 6 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.