Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

The following is a complete analysis of the Leica Digilux 3 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Digilux 3 was launched 7 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Digilux 3 grades against the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Digilux 3 provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Digilux 3 vs the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and K-5 IIs is 65 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and K-5 IIs.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will give more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.