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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Previous Model is Leica D-LUX 5
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 8 months later than the WG-2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D-Lux 6 grades versus the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax WG-2

 D-Lux 6 WG-2 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 8 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 WG-2 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax WG-2

 D-Lux 6 WG-2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the WG-2.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and WG-2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and WG-2.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-2 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D-Lux 6 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (298g)
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography info
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
38
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography advice
64
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than average (298 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-2
57
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than average (298g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax WG-2
 Leica D-Lux 6Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Make Leica Pentax
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 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 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,600 $350