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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(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
Ricoh WG-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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh WG-6

 D-LUX 5 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 WG-6 D-LUX 5 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2010Newer by 90 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-6

 D-LUX 5 WG-6 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (271 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography factors
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (271 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (246g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (271g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition (246g)
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh WG-6
 Leica D-LUX 5Ricoh WG-6
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