Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-510

Following is a complete review of the Leica Digilux 3 versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and E-510 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The Digilux 3 was announced 14 months prior to the E-510 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Digilux 3 scores against the E-510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Digilux 3 and Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 comes with 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-510 has proportions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Olympus E-510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the E-510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and E-510 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and E-510.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-510 to give you greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.