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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(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
  • Released September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the W60 (10MP) is pretty similar but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and W60 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 3 years later than the W60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax W60

 D-Lux 6 W60 
IntroducedSeptember 2012July 2009Fresher by 40 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 W60 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax W60

 D-Lux 6 W60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 features external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the W60.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and W60 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and W60.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent D-Lux 6 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
41
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (330 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography information
Pentax W60 Travel photography information
64
good battery power (330 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298g)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax W60
 Leica D-Lux 6Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Leica Pentax
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Pentax Optio W60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2009-07-01
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,600 $300