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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

    4.35 in
    2.64 in
    Leica D-Lux 6 Digital Camera
    Leica D-Lux 6
      4.35 in
      2.64 in
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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      We review the Leica D-Lux 6, a small camera with a super fast lens.Read more
      About two months ago (before I was going to embark on my Michigan to LA road trip), Chris Moore and Shirley DeSilva from the marketing division of Leica lent me a Leica D-Lux 6 to test out on the streets (thanks guys!). I have always been a huge fan of compact cameras– for their weight, size, […]Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Sensor typeCMOSMOS
      Sensor size0.29 in0.29 in
      Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels10.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      Max resolution3648 x 2736 px3648 x 2736 px
      Other resolutions
      • 3968x2232
      • 3776x2520
      • 3328x1872
      • 3168x2112
      • 3072x2304
      • 2784x1568
      • 2736x2736
      • 2656x1768
      • 2560x1920
      • 2304x2304
      • 2208x1248
      • 2112x1408
      • 2048x1536
      • 2048x1360
      • 1920x1920
      • 1920x1080
      • 1600x1200
      • 1536x1536
      • 640x480
      • 480x480
      • 3968x2232
      • 3776x2520
      • 3328x1872
      • 3168x2112
      • 3072x2304
      • 2784x1568
      • 2736x2736
      • 2656x1768
      • 2560x1920
      • 2304x2304
      • 2208x1248
      • 2112x1408
      • 2048x1536
      • 2048x1360
      • 1920x1920
      • 1920x1080
      • 1600x1200
      • 1536x1536
      • 640x480
      • 480x480
      ProcessorVenus EngineVenus Engine

      Image

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ISO
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      • 12800
      • 80
      • 160
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      • 12800
      • Auto
      ISO minimum8080
      ISO maximum1280012800
      Boosted ISO maximum1280012800
      Maximum image resolution3968 x 2232 px3648 x 2736 px
      White balance presets55
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formats
      • JPG
      • MPO
      • RAW
      • JPEG XR
      • MPO
      • RAW
      Image stabilizernoyes
      Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

      Optics and focus

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Optical zoom3.8 x3.8 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Minimum aperture1.41.4
      Maximum aperture2.31.4
      Focal length equiv24 - 9024 - 90
      Autofocus
      • Face detection
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Spot Auto Focus
      • Tracking Auto Focus
      		Continuous Auto Focus
      Manual focusyesyes
      Normal focus range19.69 in19.69 in
      Macro focus range0.39 in0.39 in
      Number of focus points2323

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Screen dots920000920000
      Touch screennoyes
      Live viewyesyes
      Viewfinder
      Electronic
      		Optical

      Photography features

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Manual exposure modeyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus33
      Exposure compensation minus-3-3
      Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10
      WB BracketingNoNo
      Subject / scene modesyesyes
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash range8.58.5
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      External flashyesyes
      Continuous drive11.0 fps11.0 fps
      Scene modes
      • Candlelight
      • Night landscape
      • Night portrait
      • Panorama
      • Portrait
      • Sports
      • Sunset
      • Landscape
      		Portrait
      Self-timeryesyes
      Metering modes
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      • Multi
      • Center-weighted
      • Spot
      3D supportyesyes
      Self-timer options
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10

      Videography features

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formats
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • AVCHD
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Microphone typeStereoStereo
      Speaker typeMonoMono

      Design

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      • Black
      • White
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Weight10.44 oz9.49 oz
      Width4.35 in4.35 in
      Height2.64 in2.64 in
      Depth1.83 in1.8 in

      Storage

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Internal storage70.0 mB70.0 mB
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots11
      Storage types
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Internal
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Internal

      Power

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery life (CIPA)330330
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery capacity1250.0 mAh1250.0 mAh
      Battery voltage3.6 V3.6 V
      Number of batteries supported11

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity11
      HDMI connector typeMiniMini
      USB version2.02.0
      Remote controlNoNo
      PictBridgeyesyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

      Other features

      Leica D-Lux 6Leica D-Lux 6
      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Timelapse recordingyesyes
      GPSnono
      Orientation sensoryesyes
      Energy Star certifiednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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