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Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-P3

The Leica Digilux 3 and the Olympus PEN E-P3 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in September 2006 and June 2011. The Digilux 3 is a DSLR, while the E-P3 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with a Four Thirds sensor. The Leica has a resolution of 7.4 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 12.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Leica Digilux 3
versus
Olympus E-P3
Leica Digilux 3   Olympus E-P3
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Four Thirds lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
7.4 MP – Four Thirds sensor 12.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor
no Video 1080/60i Video
ISO 100-1,600 ISO 200-12,800
Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
2.5" LCD – 207k dots 3.0" LCD – 614k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed touchscreen
3 shutter flaps per second 3 shutter flaps per second
Lens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
750 shots per battery charge330 shots per battery charge
146 x 87 x 77 mm, 606 g 122 x 69 x 34 mm, 369 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Leica Digilux 3 and the Olympus PEN E-P3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Leica Digilux 3 and the Olympus E-P3 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-P3 can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, white), while the Digilux 3 is only available in silver.

Size Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-P3
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Comparison Digilux 3 or E-P3 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-P3 is considerably smaller (34 percent) than the Leica Digilux 3. Moreover, the E-P3 is substantially lighter (39 percent) than the Digilux 3. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the Digilux 3 nor the E-P3 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Both cameras have similarly sized sensors, but DSLRs have a larger flange-to-focal plane distance than mirrorless cameras, which imposes contraints on the optical engineering process and generally leads to bigger and heavier lenses. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Four Thirds Lens Catalog (Digilux 3) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (E-P3). Mirrorless cameras, such as the E-P3, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Leica Digilux 3 146 mm 87 mm 77 mm 606 g 750 i Sep 2006 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-P3 122 mm 69 mm 34 mm 369 g 330 i Jun 2011 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon 30D 144 mm 106 mm 74 mm 785 g 750 i Feb 2006 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Canon XT 127 mm 94 mm 64 mm 540 g 400 i Feb 2005 US$ 899ebay.com
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Leica M8 139 mm 80 mm 37 mm 591 g 550 i Sep 2006 US$ 5 499ebay.com
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Leica V-LUX 1 141 mm 86 mm 142 mm 734 g 360 i Sep 2006 US$ 849ebay.com
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Olympus E-30 142 mm 108 mm 75 mm 701 g 750 i Nov 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-300 147 mm 85 mm 64 mm 624 g 750 i Sep 2004 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-330 140 mm 87 mm 72 mm 637 g 750 i Jan 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-500 130 mm 95 mm 66 mm 479 g 750 i Sep 2005 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-P1 121 mm 70 mm 36 mm 355 g 300 i Jun 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-P2 121 mm 70 mm 36 mm 355 g 300 i Nov 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL1 115 mm 72 mm 42 mm 334 g 290 i Feb 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL2 114 mm 72 mm 42 mm 362 g 280 i Jan 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL3 110 mm 64 mm 37 mm 313 g 300 i Jun 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic L1 146 mm 87 mm 64 mm 606 g 750 i Feb 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Panasonic L10 135 mm 96 mm 78 mm 556 g 450 i Aug 2007 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The E-P3 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 47 percent) than the Digilux 3, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a Four Thirds sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 2.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

Leica Digilux 3 and Olympus E-P3 sensor measures

While the two cameras under review share the same sensor size, the E-P3 offers a higher resolution of 12.2 megapixels, compared with 7.4 MP of the Digilux 3. This megapixels advantage translates into a 29 percent gain in linear resolution. On the other hand, these sensor specs imply that the E-P3 has a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 4.29μm versus 5.51μm for the Digilux 3). However, it should be noted that the E-P3 is much more recent (by 4 years and 9 months) than the Digilux 3, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that compensate for the smaller pixel size.

The resolution advantage of the Olympus E-P3 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the E-P3 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 20.2 x 15.1 inches or 51.2 x 38.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 16.1 x 12.1 inches or 41 x 30.7 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 13.4 x 10.1 inches or 34.1 x 25.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Leica Digilux 3 are 15.7 x 11.8 inches or 39.8 x 29.9 cm for good quality, 12.5 x 9.4 inches or 31.9 x 23.9 cm for very good quality, and 10.5 x 7.8 inches or 26.6 x 19.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Leica Digilux 3 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus PEN E-P3 are ISO 200 to ISO 12800 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

Digilux 3 versus E-P3 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Leica Digilux 3 Four Thirds 7.4 3136 2352i21.010.612753
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Olympus E-P3 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 30241080/60i20.810.153651
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Canon 30D APS-C 8.2 3504 2336i21.510.873659
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Canon XT APS-C 8.0 3456 2304i21.810.863760
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Leica M8 APS-H 10.4 3936 2630i21.111.366359
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Leica V-LUX 1 1/1.8 10.0 3648 2736480/30p18.49.5-72729
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Olympus E-30 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.310.453055
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Olympus E-300 Four Thirds 8.0 3264 2448i20.410.1-4048
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Olympus E-330 Four Thirds 7.4 3136 2352i20.810.47352
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Olympus E-500 Four Thirds 8.0 3264 2448i20.710.34551
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Olympus E-P1 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.410.453655
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Olympus E-P2 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.510.450556
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Olympus E-PL1 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.510.148754
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Olympus E-PL2 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.410.257355
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Olympus E-PL3 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 30241080/60i20.910.349952
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Panasonic L1 Four Thirds 7.4 3136 2352i20.810.48052
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Panasonic L10 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.310.842955
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The E-P3 indeed provides for movie recording, while the Digilux 3 does not. The highest resolution format that the E-P3 can use is 1080/60i.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the Digilux 3 has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the E-P3 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the E-P3 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the VF-3. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Leica Digilux 3 and Olympus E-P3 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Leica Digilux 3optical i2.5 / 207 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-P3optional i3.0 / 614 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon 30Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon XToptical i1.8 / 115 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Leica M8optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 2.0/s i i
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Leica V-LUX 1235 i2.0 / 207 tilting i 1/2000s 2.0/s i i
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Olympus E-30optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Olympus E-300optical i1.8 / 134 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Olympus E-330optical i2.5 / 215 tilting i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-500optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Olympus E-P1i i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-P2optional i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL1optional i2.7 / 230 fixed i 1/2000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL2optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL3optional i3.0 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 5.5/s i i
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Panasonic L1optical i2.5 / 207 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Panasonic L10optical i2.5 / 207 swivel i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The E-P3 has a touchscreen, while the Digilux 3 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the Digilux 3 and the E-P3 write their files to SDXC cards. The E-P3 supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the Digilux 3 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Leica Digilux 3 and Olympus PEN E-P3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Leica Digilux 3istereo / monoiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-P3istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 30Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon XTii / iiii2.0iii
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Leica M8ii / iiii2.0iii
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Leica V-LUX 1imono / monoiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-30ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-300ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-330ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-500ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-P1istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-P2istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL1istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL2istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL3istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic L1ii / iiii2.0iii
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Panasonic L10ii / iiii2.0iii
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Both the Digilux 3 and the E-P3 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The E-P3 was replaced by the Olympus E-P5, while the Digilux 3 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the Digilux 3 and E-P3 can be found, respectively, in the Leica Digilux 3 Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus E-P3 Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Which of the two cameras – the Leica Digilux 3 or the Olympus E-P3 – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Reasons to prefer the Leica Digilux 3:

  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (750 versus 330) on a single battery charge.
  • More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale price.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2006).

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Advantages of the Olympus PEN E-P3:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (12.2 vs 7.4MP), which boosts linear resolution by 29%.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60i video.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.5") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (614k vs 207k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • More compact: Is smaller (122x69mm vs 146x87mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 237g or 39 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (47 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years and 9 months of technical progress since the Digilux 3 launch.

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the E-P3 is the clear winner of the contest (12 : 4 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

Digilux 3 04:12 E-P3

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Leica Digilux 3 and the Olympus E-P3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the Digilux 3 or the E-P3 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Leica Digilux 3............ Sep 2006 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-P3..83/100..74/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2011 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon 30D..+ +..+ +o.. Feb 2006 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Canon XT..80/100..+ +o.. Feb 2005 US$ 899ebay.com
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Leica M8......+ +.... Sep 2006 US$ 5 499ebay.com
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Leica V-LUX 1............ Sep 2006 US$ 849ebay.com
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Olympus E-30......71/1004.5/54/5 Nov 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-300......+o4.5/5 Sep 2004 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-330......+o.. Jan 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-500..76/100..+ +.... Sep 2005 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-P1..+..66/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-P23/5+..69/1004/54.5/5 Nov 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL1..86/100..69/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL23/583/100..71/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL33/5+ +..72/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic L1..85/100..+..3.5/5 Feb 2006 US$ 999ebay.com
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Panasonic L10..85/100..+3.5/54/5 Aug 2007 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Leica Digilux 3 vs Olympus E-P3

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Leica Digilux 3 Olympus E-P3
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Four Thirds lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date September 2006 June 2011
Launch Price USD 1,499 USD 799
Sensor Specs Leica Digilux 3 Olympus E-P3
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 7.4 Megapixels 12.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3136 x 2352 pixels 4032 x 3024 pixels
Pixel Pitch 5.51 μm 4.29 μm
Pixel Density 3.28 MP/cm2 5.42 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video 1080/60i Video
ISO Setting 100 - 1,600 ISO 200 - 12,800 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 51
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 20.8
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 10.1
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 536
Screen Specs Leica Digilux 3 Olympus E-P3
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
Viewfinder Field of View 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.47x
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.5inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 207k dots 614k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Leica Digilux 3 Olympus E-P3
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s 3 shutter flaps/s
Image StabilizationLens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Leica Digilux 3 Olympus E-P3
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port no HDMI mini HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Leica Digilux 3 Olympus E-P3
Battery Type Leica BP-DC3 Olympus BLS-5
Battery Life (CIPA)750 shots per charge330 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 146 x 87 x 77 mm
(5.7 x 3.4 x 3.0 in)
122 x 69 x 34 mm
(4.8 x 2.7 x 1.3 in)
Camera Weight 606 g (21.4 oz) 369 g (13.0 oz)
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