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.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica Digilux 4.3
vs Leica Digilux Zoom
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Digilux 4.331 mm²
Digilux Zoom- Area ratio
- 1.38:1
- Absolute difference
- 12 mm²
- Relative difference
- 38.2%
The Digilux 4.3 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
Digilux 4.3MetricDigilux Zoom
2.4 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.21 µmPixel pitch4.86 µm
17.7 µm²Pixel area23.63 µm²
5.65 MP/cm²Pixel density4.23 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
300 gWeight270 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
AA NiMH (2) batteries (supplied)BatteryLithium-Ion (NP-80) 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 4.3 has the larger sensor area. The Digilux Zoom has the lighter body. The Digilux 4.3 has the higher effective resolution. The Digilux 4.3 and Digilux Zoom were both released in 2000. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Digilux Zoom
Released in 2000, Digilux Zoom has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.