Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-1 II

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.