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Leica C-Lux vs Leica D-Lux 3

    4.45 in
    2.64 in
    Leica C-Lux Digital Camera
    Leica C-Lux
      4.17 in
      1.02 in
      Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera
      Leica D-Lux 3
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      11
      3.9 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		16 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      8
      8 editorial reviews
      Leica D-LUX 3 review, find out how the D-LUX 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
      The Leica D-LUX 3 ($899) is a 10.2 megapixel point and shoot camera. It has a slightly bigger size that many other compact cameras, so it doesn't really fit in your pocket, but carrying it around with the stylish vintage leather case (optional) makes you feel classy.Read more
      Does a Leica by any other name smell as sweet? See how the D-Lux 3 compares to its less-expensive Panasonic twin, the Lumix DMC-LX2.Read more
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      User rating
      44
      4.1 out of 5
      44 user ratings
      5 stars
      		31 %
      4 stars
      		52 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      40
      4.2 out of 5
      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		67 %
      3 stars
      		7 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sensor typeMOSCCD

      Image

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • TIFF
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Screen size3.0 in2.8 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Touch screenyesno

      Photography features

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync

      Videography features

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1280 x 720 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD type4K Ultra HDHD

      Design

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of product
      • Blue
      • Gold
      		Silver

      Dimensions

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Weight11.99 oz6.53 oz
      Width4.45 in4.17 in
      Height2.64 in1.02 in
      Depth1.81 in2.28 in

      Storage

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      		SD

      Power

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Power source typeBatteryBattery

      Connectivity

      Leica C-LuxLeica C-Lux
      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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