Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K10D

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

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).

Check the Leica Digilux 3 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.