Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 10 years later than the Digilux 3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the Digilux 3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Leica Digilux 3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has exterior measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV against the Digilux 3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and Digilux 3 is 55 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and Digilux 3.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will produce more detail having its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.