Leica Digilux 3 vs Ricoh GR II

Below, we will be looking at the Leica Digilux 3 versus Ricoh GR II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and GR II (16MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Digilux 3 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the GR II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Digilux 3 matches up vs the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica Digilux 3 has external measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Digilux 3 compared to the GR II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and GR II is 65 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Digilux 3 and GR II.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR II will resolve greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.