Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we will be matching up the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Digilux 3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Digilux 3 scores vs the K-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica Digilux 3 offers external measurements 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-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the K-7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and K-7 is 65 and 60 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Digilux 3 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.