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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 6 was unveiled 3 years after the W80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax W80

 D-Lux 6 W80 
RevealedSeptember 2012June 2009Newer by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 W80 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax W80

 D-Lux 6 W80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got outer 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 W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax W80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 and the W80.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and W80 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and W80.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax W80 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer D-Lux 6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography information
Pentax W80 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Street photography with Pentax W80
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography info
Pentax W80 Sports photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W80 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 6
Vlogging with Pentax W80
32
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (298g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax W80
 Leica D-Lux 6Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Pentax
Model type Leica D-Lux 6 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting 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
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,600 $250