Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 4 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-LUX 5 grades versus the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D-LUX 5 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.