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 4.3
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Digilux 142 mm²
Digilux 4.3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digilux 1 and Digilux 4.3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digilux 1MetricDigilux 4.3
3.9 MPEffective pixels2.4 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
3.3 µmPixel pitch4.21 µm
10.89 µm²Pixel area17.7 µm²
9.18 MP/cm²Pixel density5.65 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
455 gWeight300 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia
Lithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied Li-ion batteryBatteryAA NiMH (2) batteries (supplied)
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 1 and Digilux 4.3 have the same sensor area. The Digilux 4.3 has the lighter body. The Digilux 1 has the higher effective resolution. The Digilux 1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digilux 4.3
Released in 2000, Digilux 4.3 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 2.4 MP effective resolution, and a 300 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.