Leica Digilux 3 vs Pentax S1

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax S1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and S1 (14MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Digilux 3 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Digilux 3 matches up versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Digilux 3 & Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 has got external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Digilux 3 and Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and S1 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and S1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Digilux 3 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax S1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.