Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L
65 Imaging
41 Features
38 Overall
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69 Imaging
44 Features
36 Overall
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2006 |  | February 2006 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Leica Digilux 3
| GX-1L | Digilux 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 210k |  | 207k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Samsung GX-1L
| Digilux 3 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.5" |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Leica Digilux 3 | Samsung 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 |