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.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-LUX 3
vs Leica D-LUX 4
VS
Sensor area
45 mm²
D-LUX 346 mm²
D-LUX 4- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The D-LUX 4 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 3MetricD-LUX 4
10 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
7.76 × 5.81Sensor7.85 × 5.89
2.12 µmPixel pitch2.14 µm
4.51 µm²Pixel area4.58 µm²
22.18 MP/cm²Pixel density21.84 MP/cm²
4.46Crop factor4.41
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight228 g
Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery 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 4 has the larger sensor area. The D-LUX 3 has the lighter body. The D-LUX 4 has the higher effective resolution. The D-LUX 4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-LUX 4
Released in 2008, D-LUX 4 has about 46 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 228 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.