Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Its time to look closer at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The D-Lux 6 was launched 13 months after the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D-Lux 6 matches up versus the GR Digital IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 has 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 IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and GR Digital IV is 86 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and GR Digital IV.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer D-Lux 6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.