Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Released September 2012
- Replaced the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe D-Lux 6 was unveiled 2 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax I-10
D-Lux 6 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 33 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Leica D-Lux 6
I-10 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax I-10
D-Lux 6 | I-10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the I-10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and I-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and I-10.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax I-10 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,600 | $310 |