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Leica Digilux 3

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User ratings:
39
4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
5
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5 editorial reviews
Leica Digilux 3 review, find out how the Digilux 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
Leica Digilux 3 is a 7.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Four Thirds mount. Read our Digilux 3 review to find its pros and cons.Read more
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Pros

  • Close-ups were also excellent
  • handling
  • responsiveness

Cons

  • and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down
  • somewhat dull and cramped
  • quite a noisy process

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • 17.3x13 mm
  • 7 Mpx
  • 3136, 2352 px
  • Four Thirds
  • Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Leica Digilux 3 - Pros & Cons

Leica Digilux 3

Pros

  • Close-ups were also excellent
  • handling
  • responsiveness
  • and overall imaging quality
  • This lets you check focus and exposure quickly and easily
  • solid and well-built
  • offers clear functions and is intuitive and secure in use
  • clear and concentrated design
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • wide
  • comfortable to use and well-positioned

Cons

  • and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down
  • somewhat dull and cramped
  • quite a noisy process
  • pop-up flash
  • Pop-up flash with GN 13
  • It is very poorly equipped with ability to shrug off dust and water
  • skimp on the repairs and gave me a new lens
  • too often partial
  • inconsistent
  • and inaccurate
  • 3 does not provide the possibility to capture videos

Leica Digilux 3 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
7 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3136 x 2352 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Leica Digilux 3 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels7.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3136 x 2352 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Lens mountFour Thirds
Optical zoom1.5 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Focal length multiplier2x
Autofocus
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
  • Continuous
Manual focusyes
Number of focus points3
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Photography features
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive3.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Design
Body typeMILC
Colour of productBlack,Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
Maximum image resolution3136 x 2352 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Halogen
  • Manual
  • Outdoor
  • Shade
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots207000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
Viewfinder coverage95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.93 x
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Videography features
HD typeNot supported
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Dimensions
Weight18.7 oz
Width5.74 in
Height3.42 in
Depth3.15 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)450
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1500.0 mAh
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN

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Leica Digilux 3 Leica - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.7
Based on 5 reviews
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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Leica Digilux 3 Leica Digilux 3 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 15.09.2006
Leica Digilux 3 Review

Leica Digilux 3 review, find out how the Digilux 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Leica Digilux 3 Leica Digilux 3 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Leica Digilux 3 Review | Camera Decision

Leica Digilux 3 is a 7.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Four Thirds sized CMOS sensor and Four Thirds mount. Read our Digilux 3 review to find its pros and cons.

Leica Digilux 3 Leica Digilux 3 Digital SLRs user reviews : 4.4 out of 5 - 3 reviews - photographyreview.com
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Camera News and Reviews
Published: 21.02.2009
Leica Digilux 3 Digital SLRs user reviews : 4.4 out of 5 - 3 reviews - photographyreview.com
5.0

Leica Digilux 3 Digital SLRs user reviews : 4.4 out of 5 - 3 reviews - photographyreview.com

Leica Digilux 3 Leica Digilux 3
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Leica Digilux 3
4.3

Retro styling and a high-performance lens will attract traditionalists to this capable DSLR camera.In its new Digilux 3 DSLR, Leica has once again partnered with Panasonic to produce a digital camera with a body design that's reminiscent of Leica's rangefinder cameras but with electronics that are purely Panasonic. However, this time, the liaison between Olympus and Panasonic has also contributed to the new camera's design and functionality. The image sensor appears to be the same 4/3 type Live MOS chip that was developed by Panasonic and first used in the Olympus E-330.

Leica Digilux 3 Leica DIGILUX 3
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DPReview
Published: 14.09.2006
Leica DIGILUX 3

Pre-Photokina 2006: The third new camera from Leica is the the DIGILUX 3 (essentially a Panasonic DMC-L1). The company's first integrated digital SLR represents something of a departure as it uses the Four Thirds system rather than Leica's own reflex lens mount. This camera obviously comes as a kit with the LEICA D 14 - 50 mm ASPH (F2.8 - F3.5) lens with built-in optical image stabilization. (While this camera is based on the DMC-L1 it has had image processing adjustments as defined by Leica).