Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax RZ18

Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 13 months later than the RZ18 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D-Lux 6 scores vs the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 features outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the RZ18.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and RZ18 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and RZ18.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax RZ18 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 provides an advantage in sensor technology.