Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon 1 J2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Nikon 1 J2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and 1 J2 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The Digilux 3 was brought out 6 years prior to the 1 J2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Digilux 3 matches up vs the 1 J2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Digilux 3 & Nikon 1 J2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery & Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 has got external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Digilux 3 versus the 1 J2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and 1 J2 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and 1 J2.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon 1 J2 will show extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be behind in sensor innovation.