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Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
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Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

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.

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

 5D MIV Digilux 3 
AnnouncedAugust 2016September 2006More recent by 122 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k207kSharper screen (+1413k dot)
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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 5D MIV

 Digilux 3 5D MIV 

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

 5D MIV Digilux 3 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

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

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

Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography information
Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
fantastic MP (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography features
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography features
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (606 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
fantastic MP (30MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than average in class (606g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
fantastic MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging information
Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging information
31
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Leica Digilux 3
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVLeica Digilux 3
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Leica Digilux 3
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-08-25 2006-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 61 3
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 250 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s B+s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/MMC card
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $3,299 $1,999