Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-30

Below, we are evaluating the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WG-30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 5 years before the WG-30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the WG-30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and WG-30 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and WG-30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-30 will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.