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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
62
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
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
  • Launched September 2006
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica Digilux 3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the Fujifilm X-H2S (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was released 15 years after the Digilux 3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-H2S grades versus the Digilux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Leica Digilux 3

 Fujifilm X-H2S Digilux 3 
LaunchedMay 2022September 2006More modern by 192 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k207kClearer display (+1413k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 Digilux 3 Fujifilm X-H2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica Digilux 3

 Fujifilm X-H2S Digilux 3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S has got external dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica Digilux 3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the Digilux 3.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Digilux 3 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Digilux 3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H2S featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-H2S will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2S is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography highlights
Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography factors
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
heavier than average in class (660g)
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography factors
Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography factors
86
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (580 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Travel photography with Leica Digilux 3
73
good battery power (580 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (660g)
50
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography advice
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography advice
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (580 CIPA)
two card slots
47
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging info
Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging info
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
heavier than average in class (660g)
9
no video
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica Digilux 3
 Fujifilm X-H2SLeica Digilux 3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Leica Digilux 3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2022-05-31 2006-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 82 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds B+ seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings 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
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 580 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/MMC card
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $2,499 $1,999