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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC40
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Digilux 4.342 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC40- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digilux 4.3 and Lumix DMC-LC40 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 4.3MetricLumix DMC-LC40
2.4 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.53 × 5.64
4.21 µmPixel pitch3.3 µm
17.7 µm²Pixel area10.89 µm²
5.65 MP/cm²Pixel density9.18 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
300 gWeight400 g
SmartMediaStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA NiMH (2) batteries (supplied)BatteryLithium-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 4.3 and Lumix DMC-LC40 have the same sensor area. The Digilux 4.3 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LC40 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LC40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC40
Released in 2002, Lumix DMC-LC40 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 400 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.