Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D700
65 Imaging
41 Features
38 Overall
39
54 Imaging
56 Features
56 Overall
56
Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Introduced September 2006
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Updated by Nikon D800E
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D700 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and D700 (12MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D700 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Digilux 3 was released 3 years earlier than the D700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Digilux 3 grades versus the D700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D700. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Nikon D700
| Digilux 3 | D700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Leica Digilux 3
| D700 | Digilux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2008 |  | September 2006 | More modern by 25 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 207k | Crisper screen (+715k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D700
| Digilux 3 | D700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Digilux 3 provides 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) whilst the Nikon D700 has dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Digilux 3 against the D700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and D700 is 65 and 54 respectively.
Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Digilux 3 and D700.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D700 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsStreet Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthSports Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banTravel Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneLandscape Comparison
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D700 Specifications
| Leica Digilux 3 | Nikon D700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Nikon |
| Model | Leica Digilux 3 | Nikon D700 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2006-09-14 | 2008-10-07 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 7 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 4256 x 2832 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 51 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 45 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 207k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.72x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | B+ secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) | 1074 gr (2.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2303 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1000 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $1,999 | $2,700 |