Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Digilux 3

Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Digilux 3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Leica. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The D-Lux 7 was revealed 12 years after the Digilux 3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 7 grades versus the Digilux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica Digilux 3. The full galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Digilux 3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 7 compared to the Digilux 3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and Digilux 3 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and Digilux 3.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica D-Lux 7 to render extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern D-Lux 7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.