Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D70

Following is a extended overview of the Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and the D70 (6MP) is pretty similar but the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D70 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Digilux 3 was introduced 2 years after the D70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Digilux 3 scores against the D70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D70. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Nikon D70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 features outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70 has sizing of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Digilux 3 and the D70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and D70 is 65 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and D70.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica Digilux 3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Digilux 3 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.