Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3
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Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon 5D MII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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Leica Digilux 3
5D MIII | Digilux 3 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 70 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper display (+833k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 5D MIII
Digilux 3 | 5D MIII |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Leica Digilux 3
5D MIII | Digilux 3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon 5D MIII and Leica Digilux 3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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.

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Canon 5D MIII vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Leica Digilux 3 | |
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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 |