Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was revealed 3 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 6 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and WG-5 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.