Reasons to choose D-LUX 2
Released in 2005, D-LUX 2 has about 45 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-LUX 2
vs Leica D-LUX 3
VS
Sensor area
45 mm²
D-LUX 245 mm²
D-LUX 3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-LUX 2 and D-LUX 3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D-LUX 2MetricD-LUX 3
8.3 MPEffective pixels10 MP
7.76 × 5.81Sensor7.76 × 5.81
2.33 µmPixel pitch2.12 µm
5.43 µm²Pixel area4.51 µm²
18.41 MP/cm²Pixel density22.18 MP/cm²
4.46Crop factor4.46
—Maximum video—
198 gWeight185 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D-LUX 2 and D-LUX 3 have the same sensor area. The D-LUX 3 has the lighter body. The D-LUX 3 has the higher effective resolution. The D-LUX 3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-LUX 3
Released in 2006, D-LUX 3 has about 45 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.