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Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
55
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MII
  • New Model is Canon 5D MIV
Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
Photography Glossary

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon 5D MIII and Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was unveiled 5 years after the Digilux 3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 5D MIII grades against the Digilux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Leica Digilux 3

 5D MIII Digilux 3 
ReleasedMay 2012September 2006More modern by 70 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k207kSharper display (+833k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 5D MIII

 Digilux 3 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Leica Digilux 3

 5D MIII Digilux 3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Leica Digilux 3 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIII and the Digilux 3.

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and Digilux 3 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and Digilux 3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will give you more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5D MIII should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography info
Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (22 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography info
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography info
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (606 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography details
Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography details
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (22MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography info
Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography info
51
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (22 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950g)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than competitors in class (606 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIII
Landscape photography with Leica Digilux 3
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (22 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging info
Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging info
27
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Leica Digilux 3
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIILeica Digilux 3
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Leica Digilux 3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-22 2006-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5760 x 3840 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 3
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds B+ seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 gr (2.09 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $2,780 $1,999