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

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.

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.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax WG-2
D-Lux 6 | WG-2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Leica D-Lux 6
WG-2 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax WG-2
D-Lux 6 | WG-2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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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 |