Reasons to choose D-Lux 8
Released in 2024, D-Lux 8 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 17 MP effective resolution, and a 397 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-Lux 8
vs Olympus OM-3
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
D-Lux 8225 mm²
OM-3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-Lux 8 and OM-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 8MetricOM-3
17 MPEffective pixels20.4 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
3.64 µmPixel pitch3.32 µm
13.23 µm²Pixel area11.02 µm²
7.56 MP/cm²Pixel density9.07 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video4,096 × 2,160
397 gWeight496 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
BP-DC15 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryBLX-1 Lithium-Ion 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 8 and OM-3 have the same sensor area. The D-Lux 8 has the lighter body. The OM-3 has the higher effective resolution. The OM-3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose OM-3
Released in 2025, OM-3 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 20.4 MP effective resolution, and a 496 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.