Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh PX

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 14 months after the PX which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 & Ricoh PX. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 has outside dimensions 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 Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh PX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 vs the PX.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and PX is 86 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 6 and PX.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh PX will give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.