Leica D-Lux Typ 109 vs Pentax WG-10

Below, we are evaluating the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very similar but the D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) and WG-10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The D-Lux Typ 109 was launched 16 months after the WG-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D-Lux Typ 109 grades versus the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux Typ 109 and Pentax WG-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Gallery and Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has got outer measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 versus Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux Typ 109 vs the WG-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux Typ 109 and WG-10 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux Typ 109 and WG-10.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux Typ 109 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux Typ 109 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.