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Comparison of Leica D-LUX 2 and Leica D-LUX 3 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica D-LUX 3 ×
Leica D-LUX 2 ×
General
ModelLeica D-LUX 3Leica D-LUX 2
BrandLeicaLeica
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberD-LUX 3D-LUX 2
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)106102
Width (mm)2625
Height (mm)5657
Weight (g)220198
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.28.4
Sensor format1/1.65 inch1/1.65 inch
Sensor area (mm²)45.0945.09
Sensor width (mm)7.767.76
Sensor height (mm)5.815.81
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.842.02
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:916:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3168 x 2376(7.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3568 x 2376(8.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3248 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)2-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH.LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)-0.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5048
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot9-area
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.82.5
Rear display resolution (dots)207,000207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200-
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • and 2 manual settings
  • automatic
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen light
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotMulti, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Sports, Night Scenery, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Snow, Self-Portrait, Food, High Sensitivity, Baby1, Baby2Portrait, sport, night scenery, night portrait, fireworks, party, snow, self-portrait, food, baby, soft skin, candle light
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 4.1m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.3mWide: 0.6 – 4.1m, Tele: 0.3 – 2.3m
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Power
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeableProprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop elements 4.0 (pc) / 3.0 (mac)
  • quicktime movie player
  • adobe photoshop elements 3.0
  • quicktime movie player
  • usb driver
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only.-



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