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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Leica Digilux 3
(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
  • Announced September 2006
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Leica Digilux 3, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the Digilux 3 (7MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was announced 5 years prior to the Digilux 3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades against the Digilux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Leica Digilux 3

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Digilux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Digilux 3 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006August 2002Newer by 50 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution207k117kCrisper display (+90k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Leica Digilux 3

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Digilux 3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and 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 Fujifilm S2 Pro and Leica Digilux 3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the Digilux 3.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Digilux 3 is 56 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Digilux 3.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Digilux 3 will offer more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography features
Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography features
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Street photography with Leica Digilux 3
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than average (850g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (606g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography info
Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography info
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Leica Digilux 3
51
lighter than average (850 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (7MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Leica Digilux 3
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProLeica Digilux 3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Leica Digilux 3
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2002-08-02 2006-09-14
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 117k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s B+s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,000 $1,999