Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-S1
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Introduced September 2006
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Released August 2014
- Updated by Pentax K-S2
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In this article, we will be matching up the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Digilux 3 was launched 9 years earlier than the K-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Digilux 3 scores against the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Pentax K-S1
| Digilux 3 | K-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Leica Digilux 3
| K-S1 | Digilux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | September 2006 | More modern by 96 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 207k | Sharper screen (+714k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K-S1
| Digilux 3 | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica Digilux 3 offers physical measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the K-S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and K-S1 is 65 and 69 respectively.
Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and K-S1.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-S1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Leica Digilux 3 | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Pentax |
| Model type | Leica Digilux 3 | Pentax K-S1 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2006-09-14 | 2014-08-27 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 7 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 207 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | B+ seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 606g (1.34 pounds) | 558g (1.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 410 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $1,999 | $339 |