Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
- Released September 2010
- Newer Model is Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WG-6 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The D-LUX 5 was launched 8 years prior to the WG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-LUX 5 & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh WG-6
D-LUX 5 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Leica D-LUX 5
WG-6 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 90 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-6
D-LUX 5 | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 enjoys outer measurements 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-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the WG-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-LUX 5 and WG-6 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-LUX 5 and WG-6.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-6 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Ricoh |
Model type | Leica D-LUX 5 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-09-21 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) | 246 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $799 | $271 |