Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Leica Digilux 3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.