Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax H90

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and H90 is 86 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and H90.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax H90 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.