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Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
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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Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X10 and Leica Digilux 3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 5 years later than the Digilux 3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the Digilux 3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Leica Digilux 3

 Fujifilm X10 Digilux 3 
AnnouncedJuly 2012September 2006Fresher by 71 months
Screen size2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k207kCrisper screen (+253k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Fujifilm X10

 Digilux 3 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Leica Digilux 3

 Fujifilm X10 Digilux 3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the Digilux 3.

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and Digilux 3 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and Digilux 3.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X10 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Leica Digilux 3
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography information
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (606g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography features
Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography features
60
great battery power (270 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography info
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Leica Digilux 3
 Fujifilm X10Leica Digilux 3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X10 Leica Digilux 3
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-07-11 2006-09-14
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 45
Crop factor 4.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 85% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs B+ secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 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 range 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 350g (0.77 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $1,999