Leica D-LUX 5 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the D-LUX 5 scores versus the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-LUX 5 and Pentax WG-3 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D-LUX 5 against the WG-3 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and WG-3 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind in sensor technology.