Reasons to choose D-LUX
Released in 2003, D-LUX has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 MP effective resolution, and a 204 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica D-LUX
vs Leica Digilux 2
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
D-LUX58 mm²
Digilux 2- Area ratio
- 2.34:1
- Absolute difference
- 33 mm²
- Relative difference
- 133.8%
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.
Key specification differences
D-LUXMetricDigilux 2
3.2 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.79 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
7.76 µm²Pixel area11.85 µm²
12.88 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
204 gWeight630 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Li-Ion 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 has the lighter body. The Digilux 2 has the higher effective resolution. The D-LUX and Digilux 2 were both released in 2003. 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.