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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
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Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Pentax WG-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 9 months earlier than the WG-10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the D-Lux 6 grades vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Pentax WG-10

 D-Lux 6 WG-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 WG-10 D-Lux 6 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2012Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax WG-10

 D-Lux 6 WG-10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica D-Lux 6 comes with exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the WG-10.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and WG-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and WG-10.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax WG-10 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (298 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
64
good battery life (330 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than average (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
57
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (330 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (298g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Pentax WG-10
 Leica D-Lux 6Pentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 sec 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,600 $0