Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax VS20
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Released September 2012
- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Released January 2012
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and VS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe D-Lux 6 was released 8 months after the VS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax VS20
| D-Lux 6 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Leica D-Lux 6
| VS20 | D-Lux 6 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax VS20
| D-Lux 6 | VS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got external 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) and the Pentax VS20 has measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the VS20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and VS20 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and VS20.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax VS20 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
| Leica D-Lux 6 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
| Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.1-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 298 gr (0.66 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI122 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $1,600 | $106 |
