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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 [S]ave

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Leica D-LUX 3 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 ×
General
ModelLeica D-LUX 3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6
BrandLeicaPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberD-LUX 3LS6
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)10697
Width (mm)2627
Height (mm)5662
Weight (g)220172
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.214.1
Sensor format1/1.65 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)45.0928.2
Sensor width (mm)7.766.13
Sensor height (mm)5.814.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.841.42
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3168 x 2376(7.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3568 x 2376(8.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)20.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH.5x Optical Zoom; 7 elements in 5 groups, 5 Aspherical lenses, 8 Aspherical surfaces
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)45
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5015
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, SpotContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.82.7
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Sports, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Self-Portrait, Food, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2Portrait, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction.
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 4.1m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.3m0.6 - 4.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.6 - 2.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)-10
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)20.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-320
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop elements 4.0 (pc) / 3.0 (mac)
  • quicktime movie player
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only.Available in black, pink or silver.



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