Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica D-Lux 6 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica D-Lux 6 was introduced in September 2012 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica D-Lux 6 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica D-Lux 6
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10.

      PROS

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Leica D-Lux 6

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica D-Lux 6 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10.

      Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 23 vs 9
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.4 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.3 vs f/5.6
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic (optional) vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Type C Mini vs
      Internal Storage 70 MB vs 40 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica D-Lux 6.

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Leica D-Lux 7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      17 MP

      Leica D-LUX 5
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Sony RX100 VII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung WB800F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.3 MP

      Olympus SP-820UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony T900
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      Panasonic TS10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 over Leica D-Lux 6.

      Leica D-Lux 6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4320 x 3240
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 90 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.8x vs 4x
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) vs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10.

      Panasonic TS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic TS30
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic TS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon P340
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica D-Lux 6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
        Internal Storage70 MB40 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica D-Lux 6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica D-Lux 6 has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Leica D-Lux 6.

      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 6 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Leica D-Lux 6 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, / 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536 , 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica D-Lux 6, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. Leica D-Lux 6 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.50 m on Leica D-Lux 6 and 4.90 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. Leica D-Lux 6 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica D-Lux 6 body has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 body has dimensions of 99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94"). Leica D-Lux 6 weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz).

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

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      99 mm

      63 mm

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      46 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica D-Lux 6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and give them scores of 59 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica D-Lux 6

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      82
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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