Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax S1
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced September 2012
- Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced March 2011
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Here, we will be evaluating the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D-Lux 6 was released 19 months later than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax S1
| D-Lux 6 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2012 |  | March 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Leica D-Lux 6
| S1 | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax S1
| D-Lux 6 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and S1 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and S1.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax S1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Pentax |
| Model type | Leica D-Lux 6 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 298g (0.66 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 260 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $1,600 | $174 |