Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax RZ10

Here is a detailed assessment of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 15 months later than the RZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 6 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and RZ10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and RZ10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.