Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-6 and Leica V-Lux 5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-6 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 246 g (0.54 lb / 8.68 oz) (including batteries). Leica V-Lux 5 has external dimensions of 137 x 97 x 132 mm (5.39 x 3.82 x 5.2″) and weighs 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and the Leica V-Lux 5. Ricoh WG-6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 99mm thinner than Leica V-Lux 5.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-6 and Leica V-Lux 5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-6 and Leica V-Lux 5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-6 is significantly lighter (566g ) than the Leica V-Lux 5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the V-Lux 5.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-6 and Leica V-Lux 5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Leica V-Lux 5 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Ricoh WG-6's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to V-Lux 5.