Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3
55 Imaging
75 Features
72 Overall
73


65 Imaging
41 Features
38 Overall
39
Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced February 2015
(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
- Launched September 2006

Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The 5DS was introduced 8 years after the Digilux 3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 5DS scores vs the Digilux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS and Leica Digilux 3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5DS Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Leica Digilux 3
5DS | Digilux 3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 103 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper display (+833k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 5DS
Digilux 3 | 5DS |
---|
Common features in the Canon 5DS and Leica Digilux 3
5DS | Digilux 3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS features external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 5DS versus the Digilux 3.

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

Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS and Digilux 3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5DS with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5DS will resolve greater detail using its extra 44MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 5DS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS | Leica Digilux 3 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS 5DS | Leica Digilux 3 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2006-09-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 3136 x 2352 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 250 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 207k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | B+ secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930g (2.05 lb) | 606g (1.34 lb) |
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 rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2381 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $3,699 | $1,999 |