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Leica D-Lux 6 Review

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    Main Features

    • 10MP - 1/1.7" CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 6400( expands to 12800)
    • 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 11 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • 298g. 111 x 68 x 46 mm
    • Replaced Leica D-LUX 5
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    Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

    First introduced in September 2012 , Leica D-Lux 6 is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 lens. Leica replaced the older D-LUX 5 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Leica D-Lux 6 vs Leica D-LUX 5

    Leica D-Lux 6 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Leica D-Lux 6 has an Overall Score of 53/100 and ranked #40 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #433 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Specs
    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.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Leica D-Lux 6 with the dimensions:

    Leica D-Lux 6 Body Size Dimensions
    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.


    Leica D-Lux 6 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Leica D-Lux 6 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Leica D-Lux 6 with its main competitors:

    Leica D-Lux 6 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs D-Lux 6 Thickness vs D-Lux 6
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica D-Lux 7
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    403g 105g heavier 64mm 18mm thicker
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica D-LUX 5
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    271g 27g lighter 43mm 3mm thinner
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica D-Lux Typ 109
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    405g 107g heavier 55mm 9mm thicker
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Panasonic LX7
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    298g equal weight 46mm equal thickness
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Panasonic LX100
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    393g 95g heavier 55mm 9mm thicker
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Sony RX100 III
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    290g 8g lighter 41mm 5mm thinner
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica C
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    195g 103g lighter 28mm 18mm thinner
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica X1
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    306g 8g heavier 32mm 14mm thinner

    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.

    Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor and Photography Features

    Leica D-Lux 6 has a 10.0MP 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. D-Lux 6 has a native ISO range of 80 - 6400 which can be boosted to 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Leica D-Lux 6 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Leica D-Lux 6 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Leica D-Lux 6's 1/1.7" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Leica D-Lux 6 Lens

    Leica D-Lux 6 features a 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 3.8× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end, while 90mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

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    D-Lux 6
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

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    D-Lux 6
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    Providing a max aperture of f1.40 at 24mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f2.30 on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    D-Lux 6
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    D-Lux 6
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    D-Lux 6 is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Leica D-Lux 6's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Leica D-Lux 6 LCD

    Leica D-Lux 6 has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 920k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Leica D-Lux 6 back view and LCD

    D-Lux 6 doesn't have a built-in viewfinder but an optional external viewfinder is available. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare) or Fujifilm X30 (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Leica D-Lux 6 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect D-Lux 6 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Leica D-Lux 6 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 330 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 shots, Leica D-Lux 6 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Compact Cameras

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    Fujifilm X30 with its 470shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Compact cameras. Check the comparison of Leica D-Lux 6 vs Fujifilm X30 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Leica D-Lux 6 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica D-Lux 7
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes Yes No
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica D-LUX 5
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica D-Lux Typ 109
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    3840 x 2160 300shots Yes No Yes
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Panasonic LX7
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No No
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Panasonic LX100
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    3840 x 2160 300shots Yes No Yes
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Sony RX100 III
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    1920 x 1080 320shots Yes No Yes
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica C
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    1920 x 1080 250shots Yes No Yes
    Leica D-Lux 6 Camera Leica X1
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    None shots No No No

    Leica D-Lux 6 Video Features

    With Leica D-Lux 6, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60,50,30,25 fps with bit rates up to 28 mbps and save in MPEG-4 and AVCHD formats. Full HD resolution of Leica D-Lux 6 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    D-Lux 6 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker.
    Leica D-Lux 6 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm X30 in a similar price range.

    Leica D-Lux 6 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Leica D-Lux 6 can shoot continuously at max speed of 11 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    D-Lux 6 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Leica D-Lux 6 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 23 points to choose from.

    Leica D-Lux 6 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Leica D-Lux 6 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    Full HD Video
    Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    23 Focus Points
    920k dots LCD Resolution
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    11.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Long Battery Life (330 shots)
    298g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    Fast 1.40 Lens at Wide
    Fast 2.30 Lens at Tele
    3D Shooting Capability
    Panorama Shooting
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No Environmental Sealing
    90 mm - Poor Telezoom Coverage
    Optical Zoom only 3.8X
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    What type of Photography is Leica D-Lux 6 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Leica D-Lux 6 in 5 different photography areas.

    Leica D-Lux 6 for Portrait Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 has a score of 47 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    External Flash Shoe
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux 6 for Portrait Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 for Street Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 has a score of 73 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux 6 for Street Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 for Sports Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 has a score of 32 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theD-Lux 6.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    23 Focus Points
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    External Flash Shoe
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Environmental Sealings
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    90 mm Tele Lens

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux 6 for Sports Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 for Daily Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 has a score of 65 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    298g
    RAW shooting capability
    Body Thickness 46mm
    3.8X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux 6 for Daily Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 for Landscape Photography

    Leica D-Lux 6 has a score of 32 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theD-Lux 6.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Leica D-Lux 6 for Landscape Photography
    Leica D-Lux 6 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Leica D-Lux 6 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Leica D-Lux 6 alternatives.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leica D-Lux 6
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    Does the Leica D-Lux 6 have Weather Sealing?
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    Leica D-Lux 6 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Leica
    Model Leica D-Lux 6
    Announced 2012-09-17
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 24-90 mm (3.8×)
    Max Aperture F1.4-2.3
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology TFT Color LCD
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 920k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic (optional)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 8.50 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/1.7"
    Sensor Dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm
    Sensor Area 41.52mm2
    Sensor Resolution 10 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Max Boosted ISO 12800
    Min Native ISO 80
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 23
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 298g
    Physical Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm
    Battery Life 330 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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