Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-3 II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Digilux 3 was brought out 9 years prior to the K-3 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Digilux 3 scores against the K-3 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Digilux 3 and the K-3 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and K-3 II is 65 and 59 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and K-3 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Digilux 3 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will deliver greater detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.