Leica Digilux 3 vs Samsung GX-20

In this article, we are matching up the Leica Digilux 3 and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Leica and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Digilux 3 was brought out 16 months before the GX-20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Digilux 3 grades versus the GX-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Digilux 3 and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 enjoys 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) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Digilux 3 and Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Digilux 3 versus the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Digilux 3 and GX-20 is 65 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Digilux 3 and GX-20.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.