Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax E85

Let's take a closer look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and E85 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 3 years later than the E85 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and E85 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and E85.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax E85 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides a benefit in sensor technology.