Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax KP
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax KP 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
- Launched September 2006
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Released January 2017
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On this page, we are looking at the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Leica and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and KP (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
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Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Digilux 3 scores against the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Pentax KP
| Digilux 3 | KP |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Leica Digilux 3
| KP | Digilux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2017 |  | September 2006 | Fresher by 126 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 207k | Clearer display (+714k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax KP
| Digilux 3 | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 has got outside 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) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Digilux 3 against the KP.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and KP is 65 and 61 respectively.
Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and KP.
As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Digilux 3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax KP will render greater detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Digilux 3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax KP Specifications
| Leica Digilux 3 | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Pentax |
| Model | Leica Digilux 3 | Pentax KP |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2006-09-14 | 2017-01-26 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | PRIME IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 7 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 27 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 207 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | B+s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 606g (1.34 lbs) | 703g (1.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 390 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $1,999 | $747 |