Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh WG-80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and WG-80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was brought out 12 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D-LUX 5 grades vs the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-LUX 5 & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the WG-80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-LUX 5 and WG-80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and WG-80.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-80 will render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.