Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D50

Following is a in-depth overview of the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and the D50 (6MP) is pretty well matched but the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D50 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Digilux 3 was manufactured 14 months after the D50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Digilux 3 grades against the D50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D50. The entire galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Nikon D50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor 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 D50 has sizing of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Digilux 3 versus the D50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and D50 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Digilux 3 and D50.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica Digilux 3 will give more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Digilux 3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.