Reasons to choose Digilux 1
Released in 2002, Digilux 1 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 455 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica Digilux 1
vs Leica Digilux 2
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Digilux 158 mm²
Digilux 2- Area ratio
- 1.37:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 36.8%
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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digilux 1MetricDigilux 2
3.9 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.3 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
10.89 µm²Pixel area11.85 µm²
9.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
455 gWeight630 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied 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 Digilux 1 has the lighter body. The Digilux 2 has the higher effective resolution. The Digilux 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.