Canon 10D vs Leica Digilux 3

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 10D versus Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the Digilux 3 (7MP) is relatively well matched but the 10D (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 10D was revealed 4 years prior to the Digilux 3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 10D grades vs the Digilux 3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D and Leica Digilux 3. The full galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D provides outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Leica Digilux 3 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Canon 10D versus Leica Digilux 3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 10D versus the Digilux 3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and Digilux 3 is 56 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and Digilux 3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 10D with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica Digilux 3 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 10D is going to be behind in sensor tech.