Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D610

Following is a detailed analysis of the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and D610 (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D610 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Digilux 3 was unveiled 8 years prior to the D610 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Digilux 3 scores vs the D610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D610. The full galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Nikon D610 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon D610 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Digilux 3 against the D610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and D610 is 65 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and D610.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D610 will produce more detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.