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-70 and Leica D-Lux 7 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-70 has external dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries). Leica D-Lux 7 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 64 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.52″) and weighs 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 and the Leica D-Lux 7. Ricoh WG-70 is 4mm shorter and 34mm thinner than Leica D-Lux 7 but it is also 5mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-70 and Leica D-Lux 7.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-70 and Leica D-Lux 7.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-70 is significantly lighter (210g ) than the Leica D-Lux 7 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-70, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the D-Lux 7.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Leica D-Lux 7's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-70's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.