Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The D-Lux 6 was announced 3 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the GR Digital III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got 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) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and GR Digital III is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer D-Lux 6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.