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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively close but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The D-Lux 6 was released 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax P80

 D-Lux 6 P80 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 P80 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax P80

 D-Lux 6 P80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the P80.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and P80 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and P80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax P80 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (298g)
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
64
great battery pack (330 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax P80
 Leica D-Lux 6Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,600 $200