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Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Leica Digilux 3
(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
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-5
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and E-3 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The Digilux 3 was revealed 17 months prior to the E-3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Digilux 3 matches up against the E-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Olympus E-3

 Digilux 3 E-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Leica Digilux 3

 E-3 Digilux 3 
IntroducedFebruary 2008September 2006Fresher by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k207kSharper display (+23k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Olympus E-3

 Digilux 3 E-3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica Digilux 3 features outside measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Digilux 3 vs the E-3.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and E-3 is 65 and 56 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Digilux 3 and E-3.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-3 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-3 Portrait photography information
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (7MP)
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Street photography details
Olympus E-3 Street photography details
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (606 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography details
Olympus E-3 Sports photography details
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
57
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography information
Olympus E-3 Travel photography information
50
lighter than average in class (606g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (7MP)
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-3 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
does not have Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-3 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
18
lack of video recording
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Olympus E-3
 Leica Digilux 3Olympus E-3
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica Digilux 3 Olympus E-3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-09-14 2008-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 207 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed B+s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606g (1.34 lb) 890g (1.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 571
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,999 $670