Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax I-10

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.