Canon 5D vs Leica Digilux 3

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 5D and Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 5D was released 10 months before the Digilux 3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 5D scores versus the Digilux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D & Leica Digilux 3. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery & Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D has got outside measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D versus the Digilux 3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and Digilux 3 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and Digilux 3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.