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Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39
Leica Digilux 3 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced September 2006
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Leica Digilux 3 and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. The image resolution of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is very similar but the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Digilux 3 was brought out 7 months after the GX-1L and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Digilux 3 grades against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Samsung GX-1L

 Digilux 3 GX-1L 
LaunchedSeptember 2006February 2006Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Leica Digilux 3

 GX-1L Digilux 3 
Display resolution210k207kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Samsung GX-1L

 Digilux 3 GX-1L 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Digilux 3 has external dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Digilux 3 and Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Digilux 3 against the GX-1L.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and GX-1L is 65 and 69 respectively.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and GX-1L.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Leica Digilux 3 will deliver greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Digilux 3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Digilux 3
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
50
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (606g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (7MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
52
lighter than others in class (570g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography features
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
missing Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Digilux 3 and Samsung GX-1L
 Leica Digilux 3Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Samsung
Model Leica Digilux 3 Samsung GX-1L
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-09-14 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 5
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 207 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed B+ seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,999 $0