Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K20D

On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and K20D (15MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and K20D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Digilux 3 was unveiled 21 months prior to the K20D which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Digilux 3 grades versus the K20D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Digilux 3 & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 has 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 K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax K20D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the K20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Digilux 3 and K20D is 65 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Digilux 3 and K20D.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K20D will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.