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

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 ×
Leica D-LUX 3 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS6Leica D-LUX 3
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberLS6D-LUX 3
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)97106
Width (mm)2726
Height (mm)6256
Weight (g)172220
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)14.110.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/1.65 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.245.09
Sensor width (mm)6.137.76
Sensor height (mm)4.65.81
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.84
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)0.82
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
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
Lens5x Optical Zoom; 7 elements in 5 groups, 5 Aspherical lenses, 8 Aspherical surfacesLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 130.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1550
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.8
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Baby, SunsetPortrait, Sports, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Self-Portrait, Food, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2
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
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
1↑Flash range description0.6 - 4.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.6 - 2.0m (Tele/ISO Auto)Wide: 0.6 - 4.1m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.3m
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw
Included memory (MB)10-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.82
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 factor2 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.0 edition
  • adobe photoshop elements 4.0 (pc) / 3.0 (mac)
  • quicktime movie player
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, pink or silver.Optical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only.



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