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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Leica Digilux 3
(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
  • Announced September 2006
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Its time to look closer at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and K10D (10MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Digilux 3 was launched 3 months before the K10D so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Digilux 3 grades versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Pentax K10D

 Digilux 3 K10D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Leica Digilux 3

 K10D Digilux 3 
Display resolution210k207kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K10D

 Digilux 3 K10D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006December 2006Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica Digilux 3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Digilux 3 versus the K10D.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and K10D is 65 and 59 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Digilux 3 and K10D.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K10D will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography details
Pentax K10D Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (7MP)
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Digilux 3
Street photography with Pentax K10D
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (606g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography features
Pentax K10D Sports photography features
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than average (606 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (7MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
49
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography info
Pentax K10D Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
missing Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K10D
 Leica Digilux 3Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Leica Pentax
Model type Leica Digilux 3 Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-09-14 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 207k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed B+ seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,999 $700