Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-3 III

Here is a extensive analysis of the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and K-3 III (26MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and K-3 III (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Digilux 3 was revealed 15 years before the K-3 III and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Digilux 3 grades against the K-3 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-3 Mark III. The full galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica Digilux 3 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Pentax K-3 III has measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Look at the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-3 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Digilux 3 vs the K-3 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and K-3 III is 65 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Digilux 3 and K-3 III.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Digilux 3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-3 III will give extra detail because of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.