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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2018
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is very similar but the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 7 was announced 5 years later than the WG-3 GPS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the D-Lux 7 matches up versus the WG-3 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 D-Lux 7 WG-3 GPS 
IntroducedNovember 2018July 2013Fresher by 65 months
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Leica D-Lux 7

 WG-3 GPS D-Lux 7 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 D-Lux 7 WG-3 GPS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and WG-3 GPS is 81 and 90 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica D-Lux 7 will offer extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
71
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
78
good battery power (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (17MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
76
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging info
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (238 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Leica D-Lux 7Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model Leica D-Lux 7 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2018-11-20 2013-07-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403g (0.89 lb) 238g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,193 $350