Reasons to choose Digilux 3
Released in 2006, Digilux 3 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 7.4 MP effective resolution, and a 606 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica Digilux 3
vs Olympus E-300 / EVOLT E-300
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
Digilux 3225 mm²
E-300 / EVOLT E-300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digilux 3 and E-300 / EVOLT E-300 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 3MetricE-300 / EVOLT E-300
7.4 MPEffective pixels8 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
5.51 µmPixel pitch5.3 µm
30.39 µm²Pixel area28.11 µm²
3.29 MP/cm²Pixel density3.56 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
606 gWeight624 g
Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 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 3 and E-300 / EVOLT E-300 have the same sensor area. The Digilux 3 has the lighter body. The E-300 / EVOLT E-300 has the higher effective resolution. The Digilux 3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-300 / EVOLT E-300
Released in 2004, E-300 / EVOLT E-300 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 624 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.