Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D70s
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D70s 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
- Launched September 2006
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched April 2005
- Earlier Model is Nikon D70
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Below is a extensive review of the Leica Digilux 3 versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and the D70s (6MP) is very close but the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and D70s (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Digilux 3 was unveiled 18 months later than the D70s making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Digilux 3 scores versus the D70s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D70s Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Digilux 3 & Nikon D70s. The full galleries are viewable at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery & Nikon D70s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Nikon D70s
| Digilux 3 | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2006 |  | April 2005 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.5" |  | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 207k |  | 130k | Clearer display (+77k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Leica Digilux 3
| D70s | Digilux 3 |
|---|
Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Nikon D70s
| Digilux 3 | D70s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 comes with outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon D70s has proportions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Nikon D70s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Digilux 3 against the D70s.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and D70s is 65 and 61 respectively.
Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Digilux 3 and D70s.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Digilux 3 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Leica Digilux 3 will result in greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Digilux 3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Nikon D70s Specifications
| Leica Digilux 3 | Nikon D70s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Nikon |
| Model type | Leica Digilux 3 | Nikon D70s |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2006-09-14 | 2005-04-20 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 367.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 7 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 45 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2" |
| Resolution of display | 207k dot | 130k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | B+s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/500s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 606g (1.34 lb) | 679g (1.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 529 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL3a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $1,999 | $700 |
