Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 16 months before the WG-2 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the WG-2 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D-LUX 5 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and WG-2 GPS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.