Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3
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Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Leica Digilux 3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Leica Digilux 3
| Fujifilm X10 | Digilux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2012 | September 2006 | Fresher by 71 months | |
| Screen size | 2.8" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 207k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Fujifilm X10 and Leica Digilux 3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.
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Fujifilm X10 vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X10 | Leica 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 |