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Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2007
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Leica Digilux 3 and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and L10 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The Digilux 3 was brought out 15 months earlier than the L10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Digilux 3 scores against the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Panasonic L10

 Digilux 3 L10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Leica Digilux 3

 L10 Digilux 3 
AnnouncedDecember 2007September 2006More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Panasonic L10

 Digilux 3 L10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display size
Display resolution207k207kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica Digilux 3 has got 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) and the Panasonic L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Leica Digilux 3 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Digilux 3 vs the L10.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and L10 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Digilux 3 and L10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic L10 to offer you more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography factors
54
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Street photography features
Panasonic L10 Street photography features
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (606g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (556g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic L10 Sports photography factors
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic L10 Travel photography factors
50
lighter than average in class (606g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
lighter than competitors (556 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging information
Panasonic L10 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Panasonic L10
 Leica Digilux 3Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Digilux 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-09-14 2007-12-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 207 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed B+ secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lb) 556 gr (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 429
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,999 $350