Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was launched 7 years after the V-Lux 3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D-Lux 7 matches up versus the V-Lux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 7 & Leica V-Lux 3. The complete galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica V-Lux 3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 7 versus the V-Lux 3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and V-Lux 3 is 81 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 7 and V-Lux 3.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica D-Lux 7 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.