Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-300

Following is a thorough analysis of the Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and the E-300 (8MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The Digilux 3 was announced 21 months after the E-300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Digilux 3 grades versus the E-300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 & Olympus E-300. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery & Olympus E-300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Digilux 3 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Olympus E-300 has dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Digilux 3 versus the E-300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and E-300 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and E-300.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus E-300 to offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Digilux 3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.