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 Olympus E-10
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Digilux 158 mm²
E-10- Area ratio
- 1.37:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 36.8%
The E-10 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
Digilux 1MetricE-10
3.9 MPEffective pixels3.7 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.3 µmPixel pitch3.96 µm
10.89 µm²Pixel area15.7 µm²
9.18 MP/cm²Pixel density6.37 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
455 gWeight1,190 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMedia
Lithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied Li-ion batteryBatteryAA NiMH (4) 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 E-10 has the larger sensor area. The Digilux 1 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 E-10
Released in 2000, E-10 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 3.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.