Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Let's look more closely at the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 GPS (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The D-Lux Typ 109 was revealed 2 years after the WG-2 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D-Lux Typ 109 matches up against the WG-2 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and WG-2 GPS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux Typ 109 and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-2 GPS will give extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux Typ 109 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.