Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II 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
- Announced September 2006
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2018
- Replaced the Pentax K-1

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

The Digilux 3 was announced 12 years before the K-1 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Digilux 3 matches up versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Pentax K-1 II
Digilux 3 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Leica Digilux 3
K-1 II | Digilux 3 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 139 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper display (+830k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-1 II
Digilux 3 | K-1 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica Digilux 3 provides outside measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
See the Leica Digilux 3 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Digilux 3 against the K-1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and K-1 II is 65 and 55 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and K-1 II.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Digilux 3 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will offer greater detail with its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Leica Digilux 3 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica Digilux 3 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2006-09-14 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF4 |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 207k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | B+s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606g (1.34 lb) | 1010g (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 670 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Retail pricing | $1,999 | $1,737 |