Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

The following is a complete comparison of the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 16 months before the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 features outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and WG-4 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 will be behind in sensor technology.