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 Digilux 2
VS
Sensor area
45 mm²
D-LUX 258 mm²
Digilux 2- Area ratio
- 1.29:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 28.8%
The Digilux 2 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D-LUX 2MetricDigilux 2
8.3 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.76 × 5.81Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.33 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
5.43 µm²Pixel area11.85 µm²
18.41 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
4.46Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
198 gWeight630 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied 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 Digilux 2 has the larger sensor area. The D-LUX 2 has the lighter body. The D-LUX 2 has the higher effective resolution. The D-LUX 2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digilux 2
Released in 2003, Digilux 2 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 630 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.