Fujifilm XQ2 vs Leica Digilux 3

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XQ2 and Leica Digilux 3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 8 years after the Digilux 3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the Digilux 3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 & Leica Digilux 3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ2 and Leica Digilux 3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the Digilux 3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Digilux 3 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Digilux 3.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XQ2 will resolve more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.