Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Its time to look closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 8 months later than the WG-2 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the WG-2 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 & Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the WG-2 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WG-2 GPS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and WG-2 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D-Lux 6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.