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Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

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
  • Released September 2006
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Leica Digilux 3 and Leica SL2-S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and SL2-S (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Digilux 3 was brought out 15 years before the SL2-S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Digilux 3 scores against the SL2-S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Leica SL2-S

 Digilux 3 SL2-S 

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica Digilux 3

 SL2-S Digilux 3 
ReleasedDecember 2020September 2006Newer by 173 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k207kSharper display (+1893k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Leica SL2-S

 Digilux 3 SL2-S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 offers outer dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Digilux 3 and the SL2-S.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and SL2-S is 65 and 55 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and SL2-S.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica SL2-S will give extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (7MP)
86
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Digilux 3
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (606g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than average (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Digilux 3
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (510 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography info
Leica SL2-S Travel photography info
50
lighter than competitors (606 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
good battery pack (510 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
heavier than average (931g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
missing Timelapse function
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (510 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Digilux 3
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
9
no video recording
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (931g)
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Leica SL2-S
 Leica Digilux 3Leica SL2-S
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model type Leica Digilux 3 Leica SL2-S
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2006-09-14 2020-12-10
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 45 36
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 207 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed B+ seconds 1800 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lb) 931 grams (2.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 510 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $1,999 $4,895