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Leica D-LUX 3

10.2 megapixels

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  • User Score (182)
    8.6 8.6 from 182 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    8.2 8.2 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    5.4 5.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (31)
    6.4 6.4 from 31 reviewers
  • Picture quality (33)
    6.3 6.3 from 33 reviewers
  • Display (31)
    6.8 6.8 from 31 reviewers
  • Video quality (2)
    7.4 7.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (31)
    6.4 6.4 from 31 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Pop Photo

    Pop Photo
    13 July 2011

    What's Hot : Construction, look and feel is good. Mostly intuitive controls, although takes a little time to get familiar. Display is impressive and can be adjusted. What's Not : Not truly pocket size. No viewfinder. Noise above 200 ISO is noticeable -- processing within camera can produce muddy images. Lens cap attached to camera. Read more

  2. Digital Camera Review

    Digital Camera Review
    4 November 2006

    The Leica D-LUX 3 is a 10.2 megapixel, compact point and shoot. The camera is designed to natively take wide format images, with a sensor that has 16:9 dimensions and a nice wide format 2.8 inch LCD. The D-LUX 3, jointly developed along with the Panasonic Lumx DMC-LX2, incorporates Leica-specified image processing tweaks to differentiate it from its Panasonic sibling. Read more

  3. digicambuyer.co.uk

    digicambuyer.co.uk
    10/10
    15 June 2011

    A beautifully made camera with top quality image and features, but an expensive option Read more

  4. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    11 December 2006

    A good choice for an enthusiast looking for a powerful camera that can fit into a jacket pocket, however the Leica D-Lux 3 has a price only a Leica aficionado could love Read more

    • Great lens, Nice design, Lots of manual controls
    • Generally soft photos, Mediocre movies, No optical viewfinder, Expensive

  5. Infomatics

    8.0/10
    17 January 2007

    An ultra-compact camera with sophisticated manual controls and a widescreen display Read more

    • Pros: Manual controls; Raw mode; image stabilization; 16:9 ratio Cons: Complex; image noise; hard to use in darkness Overall: A feature-packed camera, ideal for the en...

  • User Reviews

  1. Mac of Camera

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: satoshi suzuki "Sasha", Amazon
    24 December 2011

    I purchased this camera D-Lux3 almost 4 years ago in 2008. My wife complained about the slower response time compared to Canon powershots. Yes a little bit slower than any other Point and Shoot cameras, however, because of that if the moment is right this camera takes fantastic pictures. Manual setting is very fun to do tricks. Probably Lumix version is smiler but that doesn't lower this camera's ratings. Read more

  2. great, very responsable

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: leitz-microscope, Ebay
    11 February 2011

    I like the concern. Because I like the brand Leica and I have the lens R. I could used with Leica Digi 3. I dislike the R I could not shut yet not function. I will call Leica United States in New Jersey. Read more

  3. big things come in small packages

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: kristin from Venice, B&H Photo
    2 June 2008

    I sold almost all of my film equipment a few years ago but kept my Leica M6. That I'll never sell. So I was very curious to see this great little compact Leica that I can put in my pocket and take with me everywhere. So far I've used it traveling, at cocktail parties and hiking in the woods. I love the different formats you can shoot, 16:9, 3:2 and 4:3. The battery seems to last forever and the pictures turn out great. Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy Setup, Easy to Keep Clean, Strong Construction
    • Long Lag Time, Poor Operation in Low Light

  4. Rate it all!

    Rate it all!
    10/10
    Reviewer: Rob9096, Rate it all!
    3 June 2008

    Leica D-LUX 3 Digital Camera 5 As a Panasonic Lumix TZ3 owner I wanted the ability to manually focus and adjust aperture and that was my main reason for purchasing this camera. I did not want to go the slr route because of the size and weight of those cameras. I put the heavy camera and the bag of lenses behind me 20 years ago. I wanted a very small and light point and shoot camera with the ability to make manual adjustments. Read more

  5. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: kevin hendry, CNET
    8 April 2008

    I've had my D-Lux 3 for just over a year and seem to enjoy using it more and more. Took loads of photos at several weddings last year, very pleased with results. Just come back from the West Indies and it handled the bright light and colours very well. The lens cover can be a bit of a pain, but have got used to it now. Not having a view finder, especially when its sunny, can be awkward but other than that I'm very pleased with my camera. Read more

    • Big screen, plenty of easy to find options
    • Lens cover is a pain and a view finder would have been nice

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Leica is a legendary name in photography, and the D-Lux 3 shows why. Housed in a classy and understated boy, the Leica D-Lux 3 features a stunning 10 megapixel sensor, a fast f2.8-8.0 zoom lens, and an integrated optical image stabilization solution that makes blurry photos a thing of the past. The camera also supports taking images in a 16x9 image ratio, and has movie-taking capabilities in resolutions up to 720p (1280x720). Best of all, the Leica D-Lux 3 can take ph…

Specifications

  • Format
    Ultra Compact
  • Max resolution
    4224 x 2376
  • Image ratio w:h
    16:9, 4:3, 3:2
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor photo detectors
    10.4 million
  • Sensor size
    1/1.65 " (8.50 x 4.78 mm, 0.4 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    25 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • Sensor manufacturer
    Matsushita
  • ISO rating
    Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (3200 boost)

Release Date

  • First seen
    4 November 2006

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  • Leica D-Lux 3 as a Back-up

    I own a DSLR camera, and as you know, it is a hassle to carry it around when you're not out to take pictures. I need a camera which I can carry around while I have fun with my friends and family. I am looking for a small camera w/ wide angle lens and the manual shooting mode. All Canon and Nikon products seem to fulfill only one need - not both. Is Panasonic version of this camera identical? Is this camera worth buying?

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